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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,048.91, 15,248.31 and 6,269.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,048.91, 15,248.31 and 6,269.67 is: 8,652.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,048.91 : 15,248.31 = 6,269.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,048.91/15,248.31 = 6,269.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,048.91x = 15,248.31 × 6,269.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,048.91x = 95,601,871.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,601,871.76/11,048.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,652.61

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