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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,550.57, 15,939.80 and 6,245.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,550.57, 15,939.80 and 6,245.38 is: 8,618.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,550.57 : 15,939.80 = 6,245.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,550.57/15,939.80 = 6,245.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,550.57x = 15,939.80 × 6,245.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,550.57x = 99,550,108.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,550,108.12/11,550.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,618.63

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