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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,555.68, 15,946.79 and 6,250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,555.68, 15,946.79 and 6,250.49 is: 8,625.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,555.68 : 15,946.79 = 6,250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,555.68/15,946.79 = 6,250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,555.68x = 15,946.79 × 6,250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,555.68x = 99,675,251.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,675,251.43/11,555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.65

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