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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.54, 15,225.75 and 6,253.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.54, 15,225.75 and 6,253.49 is: 8,628.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.54 : 15,225.75 = 6,253.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.54/15,225.75 = 6,253.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.54x = 15,225.75 × 6,253.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.54x = 95,213,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,213,999.24/11,034.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,628.72

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