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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,555.24, 15,946.22 and 6,250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,555.24, 15,946.22 and 6,250.08 is: 8,625.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,555.24 : 15,946.22 = 6,250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,555.24/15,946.22 = 6,250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,555.24x = 15,946.22 × 6,250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,555.24x = 99,665,150.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,665,150.70/11,555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.10

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