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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,235.31, 15,503.91 and 6,199.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,235.31, 15,503.91 and 6,199.54 is: 8,554.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,235.31 : 15,503.91 = 6,199.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,235.31/15,503.91 = 6,199.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,235.31x = 15,503.91 × 6,199.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,235.31x = 96,117,110.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,117,110.20/11,235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,554.91

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