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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.92, 15,499.20 and 6,264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.92, 15,499.20 and 6,264.96 is: 8,643.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.92 : 15,499.20 = 6,264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.92/15,499.20 = 6,264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.92x = 15,499.20 × 6,264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.92x = 97,101,868.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,101,868.03/11,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,643.63

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