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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,554.62, 15,945.38 and 6,249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,554.62, 15,945.38 and 6,249.44 is: 8,624.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,554.62 : 15,945.38 = 6,249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,554.62/15,945.38 = 6,249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,554.62x = 15,945.38 × 6,249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,554.62x = 99,649,695.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,649,695.59/11,554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,624.23

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