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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,247.82, 15,521.89 and 6,211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,247.82, 15,521.89 and 6,211.98 is: 8,572.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,247.82 : 15,521.89 = 6,211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,247.82/15,521.89 = 6,211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,247.82x = 15,521.89 × 6,211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,247.82x = 96,421,670.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,421,670.24/11,247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,572.48

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