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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,231.58, 15,499.50 and 6,196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,231.58, 15,499.50 and 6,196.26 is: 8,550.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,231.58 : 15,499.50 = 6,196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,231.58/15,499.50 = 6,196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,231.58x = 15,499.50 × 6,196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,231.58x = 96,038,931.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,038,931.87/11,231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,550.79

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