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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,251.52, 15,527.08 and 6,283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,251.52, 15,527.08 and 6,283.52 is: 8,671.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,251.52 : 15,527.08 = 6,283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,251.52/15,527.08 = 6,283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,251.52x = 15,527.08 × 6,283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,251.52x = 97,564,717.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,564,717.72/11,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,671.25

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