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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,231.58, 15,499.65 and 6,195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,231.58, 15,499.65 and 6,195.93 is: 8,550.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,231.58 : 15,499.65 = 6,195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,231.58/15,499.65 = 6,195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,231.58x = 15,499.65 × 6,195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,231.58x = 96,034,746.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,034,746.42/11,231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,550.42

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