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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,254.14, 15,529.92 and 6,218.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,254.14, 15,529.92 and 6,218.31 is: 8,580.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,254.14 : 15,529.92 = 6,218.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,254.14/15,529.92 = 6,218.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,254.14x = 15,529.92 × 6,218.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,254.14x = 96,569,748.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,569,748.09/11,254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,580.82

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