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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,554.59, 15,945.33 and 6,249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,554.59, 15,945.33 and 6,249.40 is: 8,624.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,554.59 : 15,945.33 = 6,249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,554.59/15,945.33 = 6,249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,554.59x = 15,945.33 × 6,249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,554.59x = 99,648,745.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,648,745.30/11,554.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,624.17

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