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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,028.79, 15,219.02 and 6,249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,028.79, 15,219.02 and 6,249.76 is: 8,624.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,028.79 : 15,219.02 = 6,249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,028.79/15,219.02 = 6,249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,028.79x = 15,219.02 × 6,249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,028.79x = 95,115,200.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,115,200.01/11,028.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,624.26

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