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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.41, 15,557.16 and 6,237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.41, 15,557.16 and 6,237.25 is: 8,607.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.41 : 15,557.16 = 6,237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.41/15,557.16 = 6,237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.41x = 15,557.16 × 6,237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.41x = 97,033,896.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,033,896.21/11,273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,607.32

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