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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.52, 15,557.44 and 6,237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.52, 15,557.44 and 6,237.44 is: 8,607.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.52 : 15,557.44 = 6,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.52/15,557.44 = 6,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.52x = 15,557.44 × 6,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.52x = 97,038,598.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,038,598.55/11,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,607.66

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