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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,054.68, 15,254.12 and 6,274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,054.68, 15,254.12 and 6,274.26 is: 8,657.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,054.68 : 15,254.12 = 6,274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,054.68/15,254.12 = 6,274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,054.68x = 15,254.12 × 6,274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,054.68x = 95,708,330.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,708,330.64/11,054.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,657.72

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