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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,259.32, 15,536.52 and 6,223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,259.32, 15,536.52 and 6,223.24 is: 8,587.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,259.32 : 15,536.52 = 6,223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,259.32/15,536.52 = 6,223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,259.32x = 15,536.52 × 6,223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,259.32x = 96,687,492.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,687,492.72/11,259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,587.33

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