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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,256.93, 15,534.51 and 6,221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,256.93, 15,534.51 and 6,221.13 is: 8,585.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,256.93 : 15,534.51 = 6,221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,256.93/15,534.51 = 6,221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,256.93x = 15,534.51 × 6,221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,256.93x = 96,642,206.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,642,206.20/11,256.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,585.13

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