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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,220.93, 15,484.99 and 6,185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,220.93, 15,484.99 and 6,185.34 is: 8,535.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,220.93 : 15,484.99 = 6,185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,220.93/15,484.99 = 6,185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,220.93x = 15,484.99 × 6,185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,220.93x = 95,779,928.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,779,928.05/11,220.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,535.83

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