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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,230.68, 15,498.46 and 6,195.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,230.68, 15,498.46 and 6,195.09 is: 8,549.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,230.68 : 15,498.46 = 6,195.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,230.68/15,498.46 = 6,195.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,230.68x = 15,498.46 × 6,195.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,230.68x = 96,014,354.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,014,354.56/11,230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.29

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