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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.37, 15,261.77 and 6,279.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.37, 15,261.77 and 6,279.27 is: 8,665.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.37 : 15,261.77 = 6,279.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.37/15,261.77 = 6,279.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.37x = 15,261.77 × 6,279.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.37x = 95,832,774.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,832,774.51/11,059.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,665.30

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