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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,358.59, 15,674.73 and 6,254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,358.59, 15,674.73 and 6,254.06 is: 8,630.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,358.59 : 15,674.73 = 6,254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,358.59/15,674.73 = 6,254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,358.59x = 15,674.73 × 6,254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,358.59x = 98,030,701.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,030,701.90/11,358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.53

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