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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,560.76, 15,953.80 and 6,255.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,560.76, 15,953.80 and 6,255.58 is: 8,632.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,560.76 : 15,953.80 = 6,255.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,560.76/15,953.80 = 6,255.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,560.76x = 15,953.80 × 6,255.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,560.76x = 99,800,272.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,800,272.20/11,560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.67

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