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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,280.94, 15,567.72 and 6,245.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,280.94, 15,567.72 and 6,245.30 is: 8,618.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,280.94 : 15,567.72 = 6,245.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,280.94/15,567.72 = 6,245.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,280.94x = 15,567.72 × 6,245.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,280.94x = 97,225,081.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,225,081.72/11,280.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,618.53

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