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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.31, 15,529.04 and 6,473.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.31, 15,529.04 and 6,473.72 is: 8,934.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.31 : 15,529.04 = 6,473.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.31/15,529.04 = 6,473.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.31x = 15,529.04 × 6,473.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.31x = 100,530,546.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,530,546.82/11,252.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,934.21

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