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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,047.62, 15,245.80 and 6,332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,047.62, 15,245.80 and 6,332.22 is: 8,738.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,047.62 : 15,245.80 = 6,332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,047.62/15,245.80 = 6,332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,047.62x = 15,245.80 × 6,332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,047.62x = 96,539,759.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,539,759.68/11,047.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,738.51

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