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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,031.78, 15,222.53 and 6,252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,031.78, 15,222.53 and 6,252.27 is: 8,627.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,031.78 : 15,222.53 = 6,252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,031.78/15,222.53 = 6,252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,031.78x = 15,222.53 × 6,252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,031.78x = 95,175,336.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,175,336.38/11,031.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.38

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