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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,276.92, 15,561.28 and 6,241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,276.92, 15,561.28 and 6,241.20 is: 8,612.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,276.92 : 15,561.28 = 6,241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,276.92/15,561.28 = 6,241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,276.92x = 15,561.28 × 6,241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,276.92x = 97,121,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,121,060.74/11,276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,612.37

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