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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,558.43, 15,950.52 and 6,253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,558.43, 15,950.52 and 6,253.13 is: 8,629.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,558.43 : 15,950.52 = 6,253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,558.43/15,950.52 = 6,253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,558.43x = 15,950.52 × 6,253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,558.43x = 99,740,715.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,740,715.00/11,558.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,629.26

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