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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,275.53, 15,559.70 and 6,239.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,275.53, 15,559.70 and 6,239.67 is: 8,610.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,275.53 : 15,559.70 = 6,239.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,275.53/15,559.70 = 6,239.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,275.53x = 15,559.70 × 6,239.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,275.53x = 97,087,362.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,087,362.10/11,275.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,610.45

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