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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,247.96, 15,521.88 and 6,212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,247.96, 15,521.88 and 6,212.04 is: 8,572.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,247.96 : 15,521.88 = 6,212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,247.96/15,521.88 = 6,212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,247.96x = 15,521.88 × 6,212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,247.96x = 96,422,539.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,422,539.44/11,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,572.45

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