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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,254.34, 15,530.72 and 6,218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,254.34, 15,530.72 and 6,218.30 is: 8,581.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,254.34 : 15,530.72 = 6,218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,254.34/15,530.72 = 6,218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,254.34x = 15,530.72 × 6,218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,254.34x = 96,574,676.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,574,676.18/11,254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,581.11

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