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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,271.97, 15,554.13 and 6,236.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,271.97, 15,554.13 and 6,236.06 is: 8,605.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,271.97 : 15,554.13 = 6,236.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,271.97/15,554.13 = 6,236.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,271.97x = 15,554.13 × 6,236.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,271.97x = 96,996,518.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,996,518.01/11,271.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,605.11

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