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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,230.95, 15,499.64 and 6,195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,230.95, 15,499.64 and 6,195.64 is: 8,550.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,230.95 : 15,499.64 = 6,195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,230.95/15,499.64 = 6,195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,230.95x = 15,499.64 × 6,195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,230.95x = 96,030,081.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,030,081.09/11,230.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,550.49

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