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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,552.73, 15,942.72 and 6,247.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,552.73, 15,942.72 and 6,247.55 is: 8,621.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,552.73 : 15,942.72 = 6,247.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,552.73/15,942.72 = 6,247.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,552.73x = 15,942.72 × 6,247.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,552.73x = 99,602,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,602,940.34/11,552.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,621.59

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