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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,271.13, 15,554.62 and 6,235.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,271.13, 15,554.62 and 6,235.27 is: 8,604.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,271.13 : 15,554.62 = 6,235.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,271.13/15,554.62 = 6,235.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,271.13x = 15,554.62 × 6,235.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,271.13x = 96,987,177.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,987,177.67/11,271.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.92

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