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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,282.97, 15,570.29 and 6,247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,282.97, 15,570.29 and 6,247.08 is: 8,620.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,282.97 : 15,570.29 = 6,247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,282.97/15,570.29 = 6,247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,282.97x = 15,570.29 × 6,247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,282.97x = 97,268,847.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,268,847.25/11,282.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.85

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