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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,225.76, 15,491.46 and 6,190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,225.76, 15,491.46 and 6,190.02 is: 8,542.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,225.76 : 15,491.46 = 6,190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,225.76/15,491.46 = 6,190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,225.76x = 15,491.46 × 6,190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,225.76x = 95,892,447.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,892,447.23/11,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,542.18

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