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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,284.02, 15,571.71 and 6,248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,284.02, 15,571.71 and 6,248.07 is: 8,622.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,284.02 : 15,571.71 = 6,248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,284.02/15,571.71 = 6,248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,284.02x = 15,571.71 × 6,248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,284.02x = 97,293,134.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,293,134.10/11,284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.21

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