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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,555.40, 15,946.44 and 6,250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,555.40, 15,946.44 and 6,250.22 is: 8,625.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,555.40 : 15,946.44 = 6,250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,555.40/15,946.44 = 6,250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,555.40x = 15,946.44 × 6,250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,555.40x = 99,668,678.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,668,678.48/11,555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.29

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