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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,272.48, 15,556.12 and 6,304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,272.48, 15,556.12 and 6,304.48 is: 8,700.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,272.48 : 15,556.12 = 6,304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,272.48/15,556.12 = 6,304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,272.48x = 15,556.12 × 6,304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,272.48x = 98,073,247.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,073,247.42/11,272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,700.24

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