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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,281.92, 15,567.36 and 6,312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,281.92, 15,567.36 and 6,312.96 is: 8,710.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,281.92 : 15,567.36 = 6,312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,281.92/15,567.36 = 6,312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,281.92x = 15,567.36 × 6,312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,281.92x = 98,276,120.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,276,120.99/11,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,710.94

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