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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.59, 15,556.57 and 6,237.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.59, 15,556.57 and 6,237.73 is: 8,607.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.59 : 15,556.57 = 6,237.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.59/15,556.57 = 6,237.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.59x = 15,556.57 × 6,237.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.59x = 97,037,683.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,037,683.39/11,273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,607.52

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