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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,283.15, 15,570.55 and 6,247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,283.15, 15,570.55 and 6,247.26 is: 8,621.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,283.15 : 15,570.55 = 6,247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,283.15/15,570.55 = 6,247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,283.15x = 15,570.55 × 6,247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,283.15x = 97,273,274.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,273,274.19/11,283.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,621.11

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