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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.93, 15,529.49 and 6,217.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.93, 15,529.49 and 6,217.36 is: 8,580.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.93 : 15,529.49 = 6,217.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.93/15,529.49 = 6,217.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.93x = 15,529.49 × 6,217.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.93x = 96,552,383.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,552,383.35/11,252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,580.20

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