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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,277.72, 15,563.28 and 6,242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,277.72, 15,563.28 and 6,242.28 is: 8,614.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,277.72 : 15,563.28 = 6,242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,277.72/15,563.28 = 6,242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,277.72x = 15,563.28 × 6,242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,277.72x = 97,150,374.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,150,374.78/11,277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,614.37

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