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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,035.71, 15,225.89 and 6,254.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,035.71, 15,225.89 and 6,254.87 is: 8,629.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,035.71 : 15,225.89 = 6,254.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,035.71/15,225.89 = 6,254.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,035.71x = 15,225.89 × 6,254.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,035.71x = 95,235,855.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,235,855.18/11,035.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,629.79

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