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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,270.54, 15,553.06 and 6,235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,270.54, 15,553.06 and 6,235.04 is: 8,604.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,270.54 : 15,553.06 = 6,235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,270.54/15,553.06 = 6,235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,270.54x = 15,553.06 × 6,235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,270.54x = 96,973,857.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,973,857.87/11,270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.19

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