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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,293.31, 15,584.54 and 6,257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,293.31, 15,584.54 and 6,257.52 is: 8,635.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,293.31 : 15,584.54 = 6,257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,293.31/15,584.54 = 6,257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,293.31x = 15,584.54 × 6,257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,293.31x = 97,520,500.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,520,500.10/11,293.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,635.24

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