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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,230.96, 15,498.64 and 6,126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,230.96, 15,498.64 and 6,126.48 is: 8,454.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,230.96 : 15,498.64 = 6,126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,230.96/15,498.64 = 6,126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,230.96x = 15,498.64 × 6,126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,230.96x = 94,952,107.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,952,107.99/11,230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,454.50

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