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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,270.09, 15,552.68 and 6,302.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,270.09, 15,552.68 and 6,302.09 is: 8,696.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,270.09 : 15,552.68 = 6,302.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,270.09/15,552.68 = 6,302.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,270.09x = 15,552.68 × 6,302.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,270.09x = 98,014,279.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,014,279.83/11,270.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,696.85

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