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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.91, 15,557.85 and 6,237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.91, 15,557.85 and 6,237.75 is: 8,608.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.91 : 15,557.85 = 6,237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.91/15,557.85 = 6,237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.91x = 15,557.85 × 6,237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.91x = 97,045,978.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,045,978.84/11,273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,608.01

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