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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,274.56, 15,558.96 and 6,306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,274.56, 15,558.96 and 6,306.56 is: 8,703.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,274.56 : 15,558.96 = 6,306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,274.56/15,558.96 = 6,306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,274.56x = 15,558.96 × 6,306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,274.56x = 98,123,514.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,123,514.78/11,274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,703.09

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