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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,196.32, 15,451.08 and 6,228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,196.32, 15,451.08 and 6,228.32 is: 8,595.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,196.32 : 15,451.08 = 6,228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,196.32/15,451.08 = 6,228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,196.32x = 15,451.08 × 6,228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,196.32x = 96,234,270.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,234,270.59/11,196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.17

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