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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,227.33, 15,492.88 and 6,191.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,227.33, 15,492.88 and 6,191.65 is: 8,544.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,227.33 : 15,492.88 = 6,191.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,227.33/15,492.88 = 6,191.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,227.33x = 15,492.88 × 6,191.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,227.33x = 95,926,490.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,926,490.45/11,227.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,544.02

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