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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,280.90, 15,568.65 and 6,246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,280.90, 15,568.65 and 6,246.30 is: 8,620.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,280.90 : 15,568.65 = 6,246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,280.90/15,568.65 = 6,246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,280.90x = 15,568.65 × 6,246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,280.90x = 97,246,458.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,246,458.50/11,280.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.45

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