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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,224.83, 15,490.37 and 6,189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,224.83, 15,490.37 and 6,189.23 is: 8,541.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,224.83 : 15,490.37 = 6,189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,224.83/15,490.37 = 6,189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,224.83x = 15,490.37 × 6,189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,224.83x = 95,873,516.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,873,516.91/11,224.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,541.20

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