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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,035.30, 15,228.40 and 6,255.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,035.30, 15,228.40 and 6,255.69 is: 8,632.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,035.30 : 15,228.40 = 6,255.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,035.30/15,228.40 = 6,255.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,035.30x = 15,228.40 × 6,255.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,035.30x = 95,264,042.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,264,042.18/11,035.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.66

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