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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,292.82, 15,583.59 and 6,257.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,292.82, 15,583.59 and 6,257.25 is: 8,634.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,292.82 : 15,583.59 = 6,257.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,292.82/15,583.59 = 6,257.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,292.82x = 15,583.59 × 6,257.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,292.82x = 97,510,418.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,510,418.53/11,292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,634.73

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