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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,044.62, 15,238.08 and 6,263.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,044.62, 15,238.08 and 6,263.73 is: 8,641.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,044.62 : 15,238.08 = 6,263.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,044.62/15,238.08 = 6,263.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,044.62x = 15,238.08 × 6,263.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,044.62x = 95,447,218.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,447,218.84/11,044.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,641.96

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