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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,032.64, 15,221.31 and 6,252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,032.64, 15,221.31 and 6,252.08 is: 8,625.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,032.64 : 15,221.31 = 6,252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,032.64/15,221.31 = 6,252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,032.64x = 15,221.31 × 6,252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,032.64x = 95,164,771.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,164,771.72/11,032.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.75

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