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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.81, 15,502.56 and 6,198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.81, 15,502.56 and 6,198.08 is: 8,553.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.81 : 15,502.56 = 6,198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.81/15,502.56 = 6,198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.81x = 15,502.56 × 6,198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.81x = 96,085,998.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,085,998.58/11,233.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,553.29

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