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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,281.31, 15,567.03 and 6,244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,281.31, 15,567.03 and 6,244.83 is: 8,617.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,281.31 : 15,567.03 = 6,244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,281.31/15,567.03 = 6,244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,281.31x = 15,567.03 × 6,244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,281.31x = 97,213,455.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,213,455.95/11,281.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,617.22

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