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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,555.28, 15,946.25 and 6,250.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,555.28, 15,946.25 and 6,250.05 is: 8,625.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,555.28 : 15,946.25 = 6,250.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,555.28/15,946.25 = 6,250.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,555.28x = 15,946.25 × 6,250.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,555.28x = 99,664,828.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,664,828.56/11,555.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.05

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