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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,270.32, 15,551.80 and 6,233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,270.32, 15,551.80 and 6,233.28 is: 8,601.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,270.32 : 15,551.80 = 6,233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,270.32/15,551.80 = 6,233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,270.32x = 15,551.80 × 6,233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,270.32x = 96,938,723.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,938,723.90/11,270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,601.24

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