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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,256.97, 15,533.85 and 6,221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,256.97, 15,533.85 and 6,221.20 is: 8,584.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,256.97 : 15,533.85 = 6,221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,256.97/15,533.85 = 6,221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,256.97x = 15,533.85 × 6,221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,256.97x = 96,639,187.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,639,187.62/11,256.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,584.83

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