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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,249.69, 15,524.51 and 6,214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,249.69, 15,524.51 and 6,214.26 is: 8,575.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,249.69 : 15,524.51 = 6,214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,249.69/15,524.51 = 6,214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,249.69x = 15,524.51 × 6,214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,249.69x = 96,473,357.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,473,357.05/11,249.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,575.64

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