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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.49, 15,237.92 and 6,261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.49, 15,237.92 and 6,261.63 is: 8,641.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.49 : 15,237.92 = 6,261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.49/15,237.92 = 6,261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.49x = 15,237.92 × 6,261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.49x = 95,414,185.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,414,185.70/11,041.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,641.43

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