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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,012.38, 15,197.39 and 6,231.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,012.38, 15,197.39 and 6,231.35 is: 8,599.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,012.38 : 15,197.39 = 6,231.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,012.38/15,197.39 = 6,231.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,012.38x = 15,197.39 × 6,231.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,012.38x = 94,700,256.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,700,256.18/11,012.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.44

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