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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,256.47, 15,533.87 and 6,220.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,256.47, 15,533.87 and 6,220.99 is: 8,584.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,256.47 : 15,533.87 = 6,220.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,256.47/15,533.87 = 6,220.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,256.47x = 15,533.87 × 6,220.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,256.47x = 96,635,950.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,635,950.87/11,256.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,584.92

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