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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,563.08, 15,957.02 and 6,257.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,563.08, 15,957.02 and 6,257.98 is: 8,636.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,563.08 : 15,957.02 = 6,257.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,563.08/15,957.02 = 6,257.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,563.08x = 15,957.02 × 6,257.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,563.08x = 99,858,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,858,712.41/11,563.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,636.00

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