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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,237.69, 15,506.87 and 6,202.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,237.69, 15,506.87 and 6,202.11 is: 8,558.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,237.69 : 15,506.87 = 6,202.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,237.69/15,506.87 = 6,202.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,237.69x = 15,506.87 × 6,202.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,237.69x = 96,175,282.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,175,282.49/11,237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,558.28

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