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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,277.46, 15,562.51 and 6,241.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,277.46, 15,562.51 and 6,241.89 is: 8,613.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,277.46 : 15,562.51 = 6,241.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,277.46/15,562.51 = 6,241.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,277.46x = 15,562.51 × 6,241.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,277.46x = 97,139,475.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,139,475.54/11,277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,613.60

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