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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,256.73, 15,534.21 and 6,221.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,256.73, 15,534.21 and 6,221.24 is: 8,585.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,256.73 : 15,534.21 = 6,221.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,256.73/15,534.21 = 6,221.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,256.73x = 15,534.21 × 6,221.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,256.73x = 96,641,970.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,641,970.95/11,256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,585.27

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