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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,289.06, 15,577.36 and 6,252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,289.06, 15,577.36 and 6,252.04 is: 8,626.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,289.06 : 15,577.36 = 6,252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,289.06/15,577.36 = 6,252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,289.06x = 15,577.36 × 6,252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,289.06x = 97,390,199.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,390,199.93/11,289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,626.96

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