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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,271.48, 15,554.74 and 6,303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,271.48, 15,554.74 and 6,303.48 is: 8,698.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,271.48 : 15,554.74 = 6,303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,271.48/15,554.74 = 6,303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,271.48x = 15,554.74 × 6,303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,271.48x = 98,048,992.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,048,992.50/11,271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,698.86

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