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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,235.31, 15,504.63 and 6,199.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,235.31, 15,504.63 and 6,199.58 is: 8,555.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,235.31 : 15,504.63 = 6,199.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,235.31/15,504.63 = 6,199.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,235.31x = 15,504.63 × 6,199.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,235.31x = 96,122,194.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,122,194.06/11,235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,555.37

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