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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,271.08, 15,554.04 and 6,303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,271.08, 15,554.04 and 6,303.08 is: 8,698.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,271.08 : 15,554.04 = 6,303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,271.08/15,554.04 = 6,303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,271.08x = 15,554.04 × 6,303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,271.08x = 98,038,358.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,038,358.44/11,271.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,698.22

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