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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,024.31, 15,212.76 and 6,244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,024.31, 15,212.76 and 6,244.74 is: 8,617.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,024.31 : 15,212.76 = 6,244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,024.31/15,212.76 = 6,244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,024.31x = 15,212.76 × 6,244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,024.31x = 94,999,654.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,999,654.82/11,024.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,617.29

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