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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,231.34, 15,499.67 and 6,195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,231.34, 15,499.67 and 6,195.75 is: 8,550.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,231.34 : 15,499.67 = 6,195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,231.34/15,499.67 = 6,195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,231.34x = 15,499.67 × 6,195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,231.34x = 96,032,049.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,032,049.42/11,231.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,550.36

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