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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.88, 15,529.22 and 6,217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.88, 15,529.22 and 6,217.08 is: 8,579.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.88 : 15,529.22 = 6,217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.88/15,529.22 = 6,217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.88x = 15,529.22 × 6,217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.88x = 96,546,403.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,546,403.08/11,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,579.71

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