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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,204.50, 15,462.22 and 6,236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,204.50, 15,462.22 and 6,236.50 is: 8,606.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,204.50 : 15,462.22 = 6,236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,204.50/15,462.22 = 6,236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,204.50x = 15,462.22 × 6,236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,204.50x = 96,430,135.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,430,135.03/11,204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.38

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