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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,230.45, 15,498.95 and 6,195.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,230.45, 15,498.95 and 6,195.13 is: 8,549.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,230.45 : 15,498.95 = 6,195.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,230.45/15,498.95 = 6,195.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,230.45x = 15,498.95 × 6,195.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,230.45x = 96,018,027.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,018,027.57/11,230.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.80

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