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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,552.31, 15,942.19 and 6,247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,552.31, 15,942.19 and 6,247.12 is: 8,621.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,552.31 : 15,942.19 = 6,247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,552.31/15,942.19 = 6,247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,552.31x = 15,942.19 × 6,247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,552.31x = 99,592,773.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,592,773.99/11,552.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,621.03

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