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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,553.79, 15,944.23 and 6,248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,553.79, 15,944.23 and 6,248.61 is: 8,623.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,553.79 : 15,944.23 = 6,248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,553.79/15,944.23 = 6,248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,553.79x = 15,944.23 × 6,248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,553.79x = 99,629,247.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,629,247.68/11,553.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,623.08

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