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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,035.88, 15,229.85 and 6,255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,035.88, 15,229.85 and 6,255.70 is: 8,633.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,035.88 : 15,229.85 = 6,255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,035.88/15,229.85 = 6,255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,035.88x = 15,229.85 × 6,255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,035.88x = 95,273,372.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,273,372.65/11,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,633.06

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