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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,270.48, 15,553.36 and 6,302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,270.48, 15,553.36 and 6,302.48 is: 8,697.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,270.48 : 15,553.36 = 6,302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,270.48/15,553.36 = 6,302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,270.48x = 15,553.36 × 6,302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,270.48x = 98,024,740.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,024,740.33/11,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,697.48

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