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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,277.30, 15,563.45 and 6,241.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,277.30, 15,563.45 and 6,241.73 is: 8,614.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,277.30 : 15,563.45 = 6,241.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,277.30/15,563.45 = 6,241.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,277.30x = 15,563.45 × 6,241.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,277.30x = 97,142,852.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,142,852.77/11,277.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,614.02

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