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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,276.94, 15,561.86 and 6,240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,276.94, 15,561.86 and 6,240.98 is: 8,612.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,276.94 : 15,561.86 = 6,240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,276.94/15,561.86 = 6,240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,276.94x = 15,561.86 × 6,240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,276.94x = 97,121,257.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,121,257.02/11,276.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,612.38

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