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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,062.62, 15,266.55 and 6,282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,062.62, 15,266.55 and 6,282.20 is: 8,669.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,062.62 : 15,266.55 = 6,282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,062.62/15,266.55 = 6,282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,062.62x = 15,266.55 × 6,282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,062.62x = 95,907,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,907,444.08/11,062.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,669.51

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