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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,549.93, 15,938.91 and 6,244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,549.93, 15,938.91 and 6,244.74 is: 8,617.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,549.93 : 15,938.91 = 6,244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,549.93/15,938.91 = 6,244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,549.93x = 15,938.91 × 6,244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,549.93x = 99,534,348.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,534,348.83/11,549.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,617.75

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