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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,558.73, 15,951.02 and 6,253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,558.73, 15,951.02 and 6,253.64 is: 8,630.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,558.73 : 15,951.02 = 6,253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,558.73/15,951.02 = 6,253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,558.73x = 15,951.02 × 6,253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,558.73x = 99,751,936.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,751,936.71/11,558.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.01

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