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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,280.20, 15,566.43 and 6,244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,280.20, 15,566.43 and 6,244.13 is: 8,616.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,280.20 : 15,566.43 = 6,244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,280.20/15,566.43 = 6,244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,280.20x = 15,566.43 × 6,244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,280.20x = 97,198,734.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,198,734.72/11,280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,616.76

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