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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,251.04, 15,526.48 and 6,283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,251.04, 15,526.48 and 6,283.04 is: 8,670.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,251.04 : 15,526.48 = 6,283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,251.04/15,526.48 = 6,283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,251.04x = 15,526.48 × 6,283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,251.04x = 97,553,494.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,553,494.90/11,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,670.62

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