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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,230.64, 15,498.10 and 6,195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,230.64, 15,498.10 and 6,195.27 is: 8,549.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,230.64 : 15,498.10 = 6,195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,230.64/15,498.10 = 6,195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,230.64x = 15,498.10 × 6,195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,230.64x = 96,014,913.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,014,913.99/11,230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.37

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