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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,558.64, 15,950.97 and 6,253.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,558.64, 15,950.97 and 6,253.47 is: 8,629.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,558.64 : 15,950.97 = 6,253.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,558.64/15,950.97 = 6,253.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,558.64x = 15,950.97 × 6,253.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,558.64x = 99,748,912.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,748,912.37/11,558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,629.81

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