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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,256.22, 15,533.91 and 6,220.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,256.22, 15,533.91 and 6,220.77 is: 8,584.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,256.22 : 15,533.91 = 6,220.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,256.22/15,533.91 = 6,220.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,256.22x = 15,533.91 × 6,220.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,256.22x = 96,632,850.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,632,850.21/11,256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,584.84

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