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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,253.53, 15,529.56 and 6,217.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,253.53, 15,529.56 and 6,217.66 is: 8,580.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,253.53 : 15,529.56 = 6,217.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,253.53/15,529.56 = 6,217.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,253.53x = 15,529.56 × 6,217.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,253.53x = 96,557,524.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,557,524.03/11,253.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,580.20

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