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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,308.93, 15,605.27 and 6,273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,308.93, 15,605.27 and 6,273.06 is: 8,656.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,308.93 : 15,605.27 = 6,273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,308.93/15,605.27 = 6,273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,308.93x = 15,605.27 × 6,273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,308.93x = 97,892,795.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,892,795.03/11,308.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,656.24

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