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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,270.36, 15,553.14 and 6,302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,270.36, 15,553.14 and 6,302.36 is: 8,697.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,270.36 : 15,553.14 = 6,302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,270.36/15,553.14 = 6,302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,270.36x = 15,553.14 × 6,302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,270.36x = 98,021,487.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,021,487.41/11,270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,697.28

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