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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.87, 15,223.37 and 6,250.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.87, 15,223.37 and 6,250.77 is: 8,626.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.87 : 15,223.37 = 6,250.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.87/15,223.37 = 6,250.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.87x = 15,223.37 × 6,250.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.87x = 95,157,784.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,157,784.49/11,030.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,626.50

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