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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.89, 15,557.98 and 6,238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.89, 15,557.98 and 6,238.32 is: 8,608.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.89 : 15,557.98 = 6,238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.89/15,557.98 = 6,238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.89x = 15,557.98 × 6,238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.89x = 97,055,646.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,055,646.14/11,273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,608.89

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