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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,062.34, 15,264.89 and 6,216.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,062.34, 15,264.89 and 6,216.30 is: 8,577.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,062.34 : 15,264.89 = 6,216.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,062.34/15,264.89 = 6,216.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,062.34x = 15,264.89 × 6,216.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,062.34x = 94,891,135.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,891,135.71/11,062.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,577.85

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