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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,280.25, 15,566.75 and 6,312.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,280.25, 15,566.75 and 6,312.25 is: 8,710.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,280.25 : 15,566.75 = 6,312.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,280.25/15,566.75 = 6,312.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,280.25x = 15,566.75 × 6,312.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,280.25x = 98,261,217.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,261,217.69/11,280.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,710.91

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