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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,035.59, 15,228.86 and 6,255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,035.59, 15,228.86 and 6,255.18 is: 8,632.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,035.59 : 15,228.86 = 6,255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,035.59/15,228.86 = 6,255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,035.59x = 15,228.86 × 6,255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,035.59x = 95,259,229.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,259,229.22/11,035.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.00

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