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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,230.82, 15,498.34 and 6,195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,230.82, 15,498.34 and 6,195.52 is: 8,549.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,230.82 : 15,498.34 = 6,195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,230.82/15,498.34 = 6,195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,230.82x = 15,498.34 × 6,195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,230.82x = 96,020,279.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,020,279.32/11,230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.71

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