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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,050.08, 15,246.72 and 6,269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,050.08, 15,246.72 and 6,269.56 is: 8,650.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,050.08 : 15,246.72 = 6,269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,050.08/15,246.72 = 6,269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,050.08x = 15,246.72 × 6,269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,050.08x = 95,590,225.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,590,225.84/11,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,650.64

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