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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,218, 15,480.90 and 6,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,218, 15,480.90 and 6,250 is: 8,625.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,218 : 15,480.90 = 6,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,218/15,480.90 = 6,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,218x = 15,480.90 × 6,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,218x = 96,755,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,755,625/11,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.03

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