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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,291.82, 15,581.14 and 6,254.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,291.82, 15,581.14 and 6,254.79 is: 8,630.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,291.82 : 15,581.14 = 6,254.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,291.82/15,581.14 = 6,254.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,291.82x = 15,581.14 × 6,254.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,291.82x = 97,456,758.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,456,758.66/11,291.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.74

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