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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,234.38, 15,503.44 and 6,266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,234.38, 15,503.44 and 6,266.38 is: 8,647.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,234.38 : 15,503.44 = 6,266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,234.38/15,503.44 = 6,266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,234.38x = 15,503.44 × 6,266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,234.38x = 97,150,353.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,150,353.16/11,234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.60

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