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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,220.76, 15,485.56 and 6,185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,220.76, 15,485.56 and 6,185.44 is: 8,536.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,220.76 : 15,485.56 = 6,185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,220.76/15,485.56 = 6,185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,220.76x = 15,485.56 × 6,185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,220.76x = 95,785,002.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,785,002.25/11,220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,536.41

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