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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,253.06, 15,529.25 and 6,217.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,253.06, 15,529.25 and 6,217.43 is: 8,580.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,253.06 : 15,529.25 = 6,217.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,253.06/15,529.25 = 6,217.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,253.06x = 15,529.25 × 6,217.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,253.06x = 96,551,962.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,551,962.72/11,253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,580.06

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