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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,555.89, 15,947.10 and 6,250.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,555.89, 15,947.10 and 6,250.69 is: 8,625.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,555.89 : 15,947.10 = 6,250.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,555.89/15,947.10 = 6,250.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,555.89x = 15,947.10 × 6,250.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,555.89x = 99,680,378.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,680,378.50/11,555.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.94

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