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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,001.39, 15,181.72 and 6,221.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,001.39, 15,181.72 and 6,221.26 is: 8,585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,001.39 : 15,181.72 = 6,221.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,001.39/15,181.72 = 6,221.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,001.39x = 15,181.72 × 6,221.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,001.39x = 94,449,427.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,449,427.37/11,001.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,585.23

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