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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,223.78, 15,488.13 and 6,188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,223.78, 15,488.13 and 6,188.22 is: 8,539.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,223.78 : 15,488.13 = 6,188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,223.78/15,488.13 = 6,188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,223.78x = 15,488.13 × 6,188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,223.78x = 95,843,955.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,843,955.83/11,223.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,539.37

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