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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,031.59, 15,219.85 and 6,251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,031.59, 15,219.85 and 6,251.02 is: 8,624.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,031.59 : 15,219.85 = 6,251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,031.59/15,219.85 = 6,251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,031.59x = 15,219.85 × 6,251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,031.59x = 95,139,630.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,139,630.40/11,031.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,624.29

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