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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,272.77, 15,556.02 and 6,236.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,272.77, 15,556.02 and 6,236.97 is: 8,606.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,272.77 : 15,556.02 = 6,236.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,272.77/15,556.02 = 6,236.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,272.77x = 15,556.02 × 6,236.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,272.77x = 97,022,430.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,022,430.06/11,272.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.80

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