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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,248.34, 15,521.93 and 6,212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,248.34, 15,521.93 and 6,212.52 is: 8,572.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,248.34 : 15,521.93 = 6,212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,248.34/15,521.93 = 6,212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,248.34x = 15,521.93 × 6,212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,248.34x = 96,430,300.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,430,300.56/11,248.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,572.85

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