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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,275.70, 15,560.49 and 6,240.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,275.70, 15,560.49 and 6,240.13 is: 8,611.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,275.70 : 15,560.49 = 6,240.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,275.70/15,560.49 = 6,240.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,275.70x = 15,560.49 × 6,240.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,275.70x = 97,099,480.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,099,480.46/11,275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,611.39

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