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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.62, 15,260.96 and 6,280.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.62, 15,260.96 and 6,280.11 is: 8,665.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.62 : 15,260.96 = 6,280.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.62/15,260.96 = 6,280.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.62x = 15,260.96 × 6,280.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.62x = 95,840,476.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,840,476.11/11,059.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,665.80

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