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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,013.92, 15,199.96 and 6,233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,013.92, 15,199.96 and 6,233.87 is: 8,603.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,013.92 : 15,199.96 = 6,233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,013.92/15,199.96 = 6,233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,013.92x = 15,199.96 × 6,233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,013.92x = 94,754,467.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,754,467.48/11,013.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,603.16

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