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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,275.05, 15,560.34 and 6,239.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,275.05, 15,560.34 and 6,239.48 is: 8,610.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,275.05 : 15,560.34 = 6,239.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,275.05/15,560.34 = 6,239.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,275.05x = 15,560.34 × 6,239.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,275.05x = 97,088,391.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,088,391.32/11,275.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,610.91

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