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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.07, 15,555.58 and 6,236.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.07, 15,555.58 and 6,236.49 is: 8,605.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.07 : 15,555.58 = 6,236.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.07/15,555.58 = 6,236.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.07x = 15,555.58 × 6,236.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.07x = 97,012,261.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,012,261.86/11,273.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,605.66

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