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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,057.61, 15,259.35 and 6,277.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,057.61, 15,259.35 and 6,277.51 is: 8,662.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,057.61 : 15,259.35 = 6,277.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,057.61/15,259.35 = 6,277.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,057.61x = 15,259.35 × 6,277.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,057.61x = 95,790,722.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,790,722.22/11,057.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.88

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