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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,271.70, 15,554.82 and 6,235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,271.70, 15,554.82 and 6,235.93 is: 8,605.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,271.70 : 15,554.82 = 6,235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,271.70/15,554.82 = 6,235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,271.70x = 15,554.82 × 6,235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,271.70x = 96,998,768.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,998,768.68/11,271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,605.51

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