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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,544.66, 15,931.58 and 6,239.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,544.66, 15,931.58 and 6,239.46 is: 8,610.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,544.66 : 15,931.58 = 6,239.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,544.66/15,931.58 = 6,239.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,544.66x = 15,931.58 × 6,239.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,544.66x = 99,404,424.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,404,424.95/11,544.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,610.42

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