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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.06, 15,501.52 and 6,197.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.06, 15,501.52 and 6,197.33 is: 8,552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.06 : 15,501.52 = 6,197.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.06/15,501.52 = 6,197.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.06x = 15,501.52 × 6,197.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.06x = 96,067,972.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,067,972.93/11,233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,552.25

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