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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,307.06, 15,602.28 and 6,271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,307.06, 15,602.28 and 6,271.26 is: 8,653.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,307.06 : 15,602.28 = 6,271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,307.06/15,602.28 = 6,271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,307.06x = 15,602.28 × 6,271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,307.06x = 97,845,954.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,845,954.47/11,307.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,653.53

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