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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,277.42, 15,562.68 and 6,241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,277.42, 15,562.68 and 6,241.24 is: 8,612.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,277.42 : 15,562.68 = 6,241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,277.42/15,562.68 = 6,241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,277.42x = 15,562.68 × 6,241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,277.42x = 97,130,420.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,130,420.92/11,277.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,612.82

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