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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.42, 15,227.44 and 6,255.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.42, 15,227.44 and 6,255.27 is: 8,632.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.42 : 15,227.44 = 6,255.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.42/15,227.44 = 6,255.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.42x = 15,227.44 × 6,255.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.42x = 95,251,737.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,251,737.39/11,034.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.23

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