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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,324.52, 15,627.48 and 6,220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,324.52, 15,627.48 and 6,220.02 is: 8,583.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,324.52 : 15,627.48 = 6,220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,324.52/15,627.48 = 6,220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,324.52x = 15,627.48 × 6,220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,324.52x = 97,203,238.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,203,238.15/11,324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,583.43

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