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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,234.06, 15,503.01 and 6,266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,234.06, 15,503.01 and 6,266.06 is: 8,647.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,234.06 : 15,503.01 = 6,266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,234.06/15,503.01 = 6,266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,234.06x = 15,503.01 × 6,266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,234.06x = 97,142,806.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,142,806.10/11,234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.17

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