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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,251.14, 15,526.56 and 6,283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,251.14, 15,526.56 and 6,283.14 is: 8,670.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,251.14 : 15,526.56 = 6,283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,251.14/15,526.56 = 6,283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,251.14x = 15,526.56 × 6,283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,251.14x = 97,555,550.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,555,550.20/11,251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,670.73

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