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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,555.58, 15,946.62 and 6,250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,555.58, 15,946.62 and 6,250.32 is: 8,625.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,555.58 : 15,946.62 = 6,250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,555.58/15,946.62 = 6,250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,555.58x = 15,946.62 × 6,250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,555.58x = 99,671,477.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,671,477.92/11,555.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.40

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