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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,240.52, 15,512.36 and 6,272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,240.52, 15,512.36 and 6,272.52 is: 8,656.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,240.52 : 15,512.36 = 6,272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,240.52/15,512.36 = 6,272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,240.52x = 15,512.36 × 6,272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,240.52x = 97,301,588.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,301,588.35/11,240.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,656.32

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