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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,280.09, 15,566.33 and 6,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,280.09, 15,566.33 and 6,244.20 is: 8,616.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,280.09 : 15,566.33 = 6,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,280.09/15,566.33 = 6,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,280.09x = 15,566.33 × 6,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,280.09x = 97,199,293.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,199,293.40/11,280.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,616.89

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