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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,350.29, 15,663.78 and 6,246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,350.29, 15,663.78 and 6,246.01 is: 8,619.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,350.29 : 15,663.78 = 6,246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,350.29/15,663.78 = 6,246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,350.29x = 15,663.78 × 6,246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,350.29x = 97,836,146.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,836,146.10/11,350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,619.70

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