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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,555.46, 15,946.53 and 6,250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,555.46, 15,946.53 and 6,250.26 is: 8,625.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,555.46 : 15,946.53 = 6,250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,555.46/15,946.53 = 6,250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,555.46x = 15,946.53 × 6,250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,555.46x = 99,669,958.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,669,958.60/11,555.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.36

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