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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,202.34, 15,455.75 and 6,356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,202.34, 15,455.75 and 6,356.27 is: 8,769.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,202.34 : 15,455.75 = 6,356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,202.34/15,455.75 = 6,356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,202.34x = 15,455.75 × 6,356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,202.34x = 98,240,810.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,240,810.99/11,202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,769.67

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