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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,287.92, 15,577.44 and 6,252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,287.92, 15,577.44 and 6,252.24 is: 8,628.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,287.92 : 15,577.44 = 6,252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,287.92/15,577.44 = 6,252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,287.92x = 15,577.44 × 6,252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,287.92x = 97,393,893.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,393,893.47/11,287.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,628.15

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