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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,248.76, 15,523.21 and 6,213.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,248.76, 15,523.21 and 6,213.31 is: 8,574.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,248.76 : 15,523.21 = 6,213.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,248.76/15,523.21 = 6,213.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,248.76x = 15,523.21 × 6,213.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,248.76x = 96,450,515.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,450,515.93/11,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,574.32

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