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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.55, 15,227.61 and 6,255.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.55, 15,227.61 and 6,255.39 is: 8,632.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.55 : 15,227.61 = 6,255.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.55/15,227.61 = 6,255.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.55x = 15,227.61 × 6,255.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.55x = 95,254,719.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,254,719.88/11,034.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.41

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