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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,307.27, 15,604.99 and 6,273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,307.27, 15,604.99 and 6,273.11 is: 8,657.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,307.27 : 15,604.99 = 6,273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,307.27/15,604.99 = 6,273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,307.27x = 15,604.99 × 6,273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,307.27x = 97,891,818.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,891,818.82/11,307.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,657.42

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