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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,555.64, 15,946.78 and 6,250.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,555.64, 15,946.78 and 6,250.45 is: 8,625.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,555.64 : 15,946.78 = 6,250.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,555.64/15,946.78 = 6,250.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,555.64x = 15,946.78 × 6,250.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,555.64x = 99,674,551.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,674,551.05/11,555.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.62

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