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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,062.37, 15,265.91 and 6,282.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,062.37, 15,265.91 and 6,282.27 is: 8,669.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,062.37 : 15,265.91 = 6,282.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,062.37/15,265.91 = 6,282.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,062.37x = 15,265.91 × 6,282.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,062.37x = 95,904,568.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,904,568.42/11,062.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,669.44

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