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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,291.23, 15,581.57 and 6,255.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,291.23, 15,581.57 and 6,255.66 is: 8,632.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,291.23 : 15,581.57 = 6,255.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,291.23/15,581.57 = 6,255.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,291.23x = 15,581.57 × 6,255.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,291.23x = 97,473,031.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,473,031.34/11,291.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.63

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