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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,231.72, 15,499.84 and 6,195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,231.72, 15,499.84 and 6,195.86 is: 8,550.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,231.72 : 15,499.84 = 6,195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,231.72/15,499.84 = 6,195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,231.72x = 15,499.84 × 6,195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,231.72x = 96,034,838.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,034,838.66/11,231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,550.32

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