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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,214.56, 15,476.16 and 6,246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,214.56, 15,476.16 and 6,246.56 is: 8,620.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,214.56 : 15,476.16 = 6,246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,214.56/15,476.16 = 6,246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,214.56x = 15,476.16 × 6,246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,214.56x = 96,672,762.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,672,762.01/11,214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.29

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