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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,022.41, 15,206.63 and 6,241.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,022.41, 15,206.63 and 6,241.25 is: 8,610.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,022.41 : 15,206.63 = 6,241.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,022.41/15,206.63 = 6,241.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,022.41x = 15,206.63 × 6,241.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,022.41x = 94,908,379.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,908,379.49/11,022.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,610.50

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