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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,563.43, 15,957.42 and 6,258.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,563.43, 15,957.42 and 6,258.13 is: 8,636.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,563.43 : 15,957.42 = 6,258.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,563.43/15,957.42 = 6,258.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,563.43x = 15,957.42 × 6,258.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,563.43x = 99,863,608.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,863,608.82/11,563.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,636.16

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