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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,278.70, 15,564.36 and 6,242.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,278.70, 15,564.36 and 6,242.63 is: 8,614.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,278.70 : 15,564.36 = 6,242.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,278.70/15,564.36 = 6,242.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,278.70x = 15,564.36 × 6,242.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,278.70x = 97,162,462.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,162,462.85/11,278.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,614.69

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