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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,231.91, 15,501.08 and 6,452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,231.91, 15,501.08 and 6,452.52 is: 8,905.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,231.91 : 15,501.08 = 6,452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,231.91/15,501.08 = 6,452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,231.91x = 15,501.08 × 6,452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,231.91x = 100,021,028.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,021,028.72/11,231.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,905.08

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