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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,225.64, 15,491.49 and 6,190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,225.64, 15,491.49 and 6,190.04 is: 8,542.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,225.64 : 15,491.49 = 6,190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,225.64/15,491.49 = 6,190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,225.64x = 15,491.49 × 6,190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,225.64x = 95,892,942.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,892,942.76/11,225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,542.31

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