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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,248.81, 15,523.47 and 6,213.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,248.81, 15,523.47 and 6,213.02 is: 8,574.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,248.81 : 15,523.47 = 6,213.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,248.81/15,523.47 = 6,213.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,248.81x = 15,523.47 × 6,213.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,248.81x = 96,447,551.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,447,551.96/11,248.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,574.02

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