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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,220.96, 15,484.08 and 6,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,220.96, 15,484.08 and 6,252 is: 8,627.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,220.96 : 15,484.08 = 6,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,220.96/15,484.08 = 6,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,220.96x = 15,484.08 × 6,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,220.96x = 96,806,468.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,806,468.16/11,220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.29

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