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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,240.76, 15,512.48 and 6,204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,240.76, 15,512.48 and 6,204.96 is: 8,562.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,240.76 : 15,512.48 = 6,204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,240.76/15,512.48 = 6,204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,240.76x = 15,512.48 × 6,204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,240.76x = 96,254,317.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,254,317.90/11,240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,562.97

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