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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,275.10, 15,560.09 and 6,239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,275.10, 15,560.09 and 6,239.24 is: 8,610.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,275.10 : 15,560.09 = 6,239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,275.10/15,560.09 = 6,239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,275.10x = 15,560.09 × 6,239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,275.10x = 97,083,135.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,083,135.93/11,275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,610.40

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