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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,275.71, 15,560.35 and 6,240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,275.71, 15,560.35 and 6,240.14 is: 8,611.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,275.71 : 15,560.35 = 6,240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,275.71/15,560.35 = 6,240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,275.71x = 15,560.35 × 6,240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,275.71x = 97,098,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,098,762.50/11,275.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,611.32

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