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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,214.76, 15,477.06 and 6,246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,214.76, 15,477.06 and 6,246.76 is: 8,620.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,214.76 : 15,477.06 = 6,246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,214.76/15,477.06 = 6,246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,214.76x = 15,477.06 × 6,246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,214.76x = 96,681,479.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,681,479.33/11,214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.91

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