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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,280.21, 15,566.51 and 6,244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,280.21, 15,566.51 and 6,244.33 is: 8,617.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,280.21 : 15,566.51 = 6,244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,280.21/15,566.51 = 6,244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,280.21x = 15,566.51 × 6,244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,280.21x = 97,202,316.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,202,316.33/11,280.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,617.07

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