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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,558.96, 15,951.30 and 6,253.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,558.96, 15,951.30 and 6,253.66 is: 8,630.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,558.96 : 15,951.30 = 6,253.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,558.96/15,951.30 = 6,253.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,558.96x = 15,951.30 × 6,253.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,558.96x = 99,754,003.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,754,003.25/11,558.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.02

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