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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.92, 15,224.63 and 6,188.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.92, 15,224.63 and 6,188.81 is: 8,539.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.92 : 15,224.63 = 6,188.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.92/15,224.63 = 6,188.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.92x = 15,224.63 × 6,188.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.92x = 94,222,287.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,222,287.54/11,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,539.33

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