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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,275.92, 15,560.73 and 6,307.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,275.92, 15,560.73 and 6,307.92 is: 8,704.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,275.92 : 15,560.73 = 6,307.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,275.92/15,560.73 = 6,307.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,275.92x = 15,560.73 × 6,307.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,275.92x = 98,155,839.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,155,839.98/11,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,704.91

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