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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,555.21, 15,946.32 and 6,250.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,555.21, 15,946.32 and 6,250.13 is: 8,625.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,555.21 : 15,946.32 = 6,250.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,555.21/15,946.32 = 6,250.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,555.21x = 15,946.32 × 6,250.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,555.21x = 99,666,573.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,666,573.02/11,555.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.25

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