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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,560.94, 15,954.09 and 6,255.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,560.94, 15,954.09 and 6,255.74 is: 8,632.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,560.94 : 15,954.09 = 6,255.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,560.94/15,954.09 = 6,255.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,560.94x = 15,954.09 × 6,255.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,560.94x = 99,804,559.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,804,559.21/11,560.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.91

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