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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,054.78, 15,256.42 and 6,275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,054.78, 15,256.42 and 6,275.54 is: 8,660.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,054.78 : 15,256.42 = 6,275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,054.78/15,256.42 = 6,275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,054.78x = 15,256.42 × 6,275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,054.78x = 95,742,273.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,742,273.97/11,054.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,660.71

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