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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,234.62, 15,503.61 and 6,199.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,234.62, 15,503.61 and 6,199.35 is: 8,555.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,234.62 : 15,503.61 = 6,199.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,234.62/15,503.61 = 6,199.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,234.62x = 15,503.61 × 6,199.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,234.62x = 96,112,304.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,112,304.65/11,234.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,555.01

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