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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,230.84, 15,498.98 and 6,195.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,230.84, 15,498.98 and 6,195.25 is: 8,549.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,230.84 : 15,498.98 = 6,195.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,230.84/15,498.98 = 6,195.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,230.84x = 15,498.98 × 6,195.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,230.84x = 96,020,055.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,020,055.85/11,230.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.68

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