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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,563.45, 15,957.61 and 6,258.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,563.45, 15,957.61 and 6,258.27 is: 8,636.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,563.45 : 15,957.61 = 6,258.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,563.45/15,957.61 = 6,258.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,563.45x = 15,957.61 × 6,258.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,563.45x = 99,866,999.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,866,999.86/11,563.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,636.43

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