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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,277.44, 15,561.60 and 6,561.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,277.44, 15,561.60 and 6,561.28 is: 9,053.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,277.44 : 15,561.60 = 6,561.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,277.44/15,561.60 = 6,561.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,277.44x = 15,561.60 × 6,561.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,277.44x = 102,104,014.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,104,014.85/11,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,053.83

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