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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,558.42, 15,950.58 and 6,253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,558.42, 15,950.58 and 6,253.22 is: 8,629.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,558.42 : 15,950.58 = 6,253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,558.42/15,950.58 = 6,253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,558.42x = 15,950.58 × 6,253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,558.42x = 99,742,485.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,742,485.87/11,558.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,629.42

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