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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,234, 15,503.40 and 6,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,234, 15,503.40 and 6,266 is: 8,647.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,234 : 15,503.40 = 6,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,234/15,503.40 = 6,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,234x = 15,503.40 × 6,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,234x = 97,144,304.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,144,304.40/11,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.35

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