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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.56, 15,556.31 and 6,237.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.56, 15,556.31 and 6,237.65 is: 8,607.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.56 : 15,556.31 = 6,237.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.56/15,556.31 = 6,237.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.56x = 15,556.31 × 6,237.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.56x = 97,034,817.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,034,817.07/11,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,607.29

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