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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,293.75, 15,585.39 and 6,325.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,293.75, 15,585.39 and 6,325.75 is: 8,729.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,293.75 : 15,585.39 = 6,325.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,293.75/15,585.39 = 6,325.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,293.75x = 15,585.39 × 6,325.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,293.75x = 98,589,280.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,589,280.79/11,293.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,729.54

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