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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,261.27, 15,538.91 and 6,416.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,261.27, 15,538.91 and 6,416.06 is: 8,853.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,261.27 : 15,538.91 = 6,416.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,261.27/15,538.91 = 6,416.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,261.27x = 15,538.91 × 6,416.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,261.27x = 99,698,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,698,469.12/11,261.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,853.22

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