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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,247, 15,521.40 and 6,211.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,247, 15,521.40 and 6,211.95 is: 8,572.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,247 : 15,521.40 = 6,211.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,247/15,521.40 = 6,211.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,247x = 15,521.40 × 6,211.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,247x = 96,418,160.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,418,160.73/11,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,572.79

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