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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,031.77, 15,225.25 and 6,253.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,031.77, 15,225.25 and 6,253.42 is: 8,630.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,031.77 : 15,225.25 = 6,253.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,031.77/15,225.25 = 6,253.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,031.77x = 15,225.25 × 6,253.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,031.77x = 95,209,860.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,209,860.43/11,031.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.52

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