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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.77, 15,550.76 and 6,232.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.77, 15,550.76 and 6,232.59 is: 8,600.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.77 : 15,550.76 = 6,232.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.77/15,550.76 = 6,232.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.77x = 15,550.76 × 6,232.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.77x = 96,921,526.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,921,526.85/11,268.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,600.90

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