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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,575.62, 15,974.37 and 6,270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,575.62, 15,974.37 and 6,270.44 is: 8,653.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,575.62 : 15,974.37 = 6,270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,575.62/15,974.37 = 6,270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,575.62x = 15,974.37 × 6,270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,575.62x = 100,166,248.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,166,248.75/11,575.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,653.21

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