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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,230.70, 15,498.45 and 6,195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,230.70, 15,498.45 and 6,195.06 is: 8,549.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,230.70 : 15,498.45 = 6,195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,230.70/15,498.45 = 6,195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,230.70x = 15,498.45 × 6,195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,230.70x = 96,013,796.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,013,796.68/11,230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.23

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