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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,056.34, 15,257.70 and 6,276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,056.34, 15,257.70 and 6,276.33 is: 8,661.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,056.34 : 15,257.70 = 6,276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,056.34/15,257.70 = 6,276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,056.34x = 15,257.70 × 6,276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,056.34x = 95,762,360.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,762,360.24/11,056.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,661.31

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