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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,011.56, 15,196.70 and 6,231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,011.56, 15,196.70 and 6,231.50 is: 8,599.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,011.56 : 15,196.70 = 6,231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,011.56/15,196.70 = 6,231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,011.56x = 15,196.70 × 6,231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,011.56x = 94,698,204.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,698,204.89/11,011.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.89

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