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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,022.77, 15,210.63 and 6,241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,022.77, 15,210.63 and 6,241.34 is: 8,612.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,022.77 : 15,210.63 = 6,241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,022.77/15,210.63 = 6,241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,022.77x = 15,210.63 × 6,241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,022.77x = 94,934,713.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,934,713.44/11,022.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,612.60

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