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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,032.59, 15,221.23 and 6,252.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,032.59, 15,221.23 and 6,252.02 is: 8,625.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,032.59 : 15,221.23 = 6,252.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,032.59/15,221.23 = 6,252.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,032.59x = 15,221.23 × 6,252.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,032.59x = 95,163,434.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,163,434.38/11,032.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.67

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