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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,049.72, 15,244.84 and 6,269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,049.72, 15,244.84 and 6,269.13 is: 8,649.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,049.72 : 15,244.84 = 6,269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,049.72/15,244.84 = 6,269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,049.72x = 15,244.84 × 6,269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,049.72x = 95,571,891.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,571,891.63/11,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,649.26

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