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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,280.42, 15,566.94 and 6,312.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,280.42, 15,566.94 and 6,312.42 is: 8,711.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,280.42 : 15,566.94 = 6,312.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,280.42/15,566.94 = 6,312.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,280.42x = 15,566.94 × 6,312.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,280.42x = 98,265,063.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,265,063.39/11,280.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,711.12

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