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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,281.21, 15,567.88 and 6,245.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,281.21, 15,567.88 and 6,245.33 is: 8,618.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,281.21 : 15,567.88 = 6,245.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,281.21/15,567.88 = 6,245.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,281.21x = 15,567.88 × 6,245.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,281.21x = 97,226,548.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,226,548.00/11,281.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,618.45

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