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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,551.73, 15,941.34 and 6,246.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,551.73, 15,941.34 and 6,246.55 is: 8,620.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,551.73 : 15,941.34 = 6,246.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,551.73/15,941.34 = 6,246.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,551.73x = 15,941.34 × 6,246.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,551.73x = 99,578,297.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,578,297.67/11,551.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.21

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