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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,278.70, 15,564.48 and 6,242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,278.70, 15,564.48 and 6,242.96 is: 8,615.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,278.70 : 15,564.48 = 6,242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,278.70/15,564.48 = 6,242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,278.70x = 15,564.48 × 6,242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,278.70x = 97,168,426.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,168,426.06/11,278.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,615.22

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