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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,544.52, 15,931.40 and 6,239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,544.52, 15,931.40 and 6,239.32 is: 8,610.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,544.52 : 15,931.40 = 6,239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,544.52/15,931.40 = 6,239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,544.52x = 15,931.40 × 6,239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,544.52x = 99,401,102.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,401,102.65/11,544.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,610.24

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