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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,261.70, 15,541.07 and 6,225.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,261.70, 15,541.07 and 6,225.93 is: 8,591.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,261.70 : 15,541.07 = 6,225.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,261.70/15,541.07 = 6,225.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,261.70x = 15,541.07 × 6,225.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,261.70x = 96,757,582.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,757,582.82/11,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,591.74

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