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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,270.59, 15,553.53 and 6,234.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,270.59, 15,553.53 and 6,234.82 is: 8,604.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,270.59 : 15,553.53 = 6,234.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,270.59/15,553.53 = 6,234.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,270.59x = 15,553.53 × 6,234.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,270.59x = 96,973,459.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,973,459.91/11,270.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.12

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