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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,237.70, 15,507.59 and 6,201.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,237.70, 15,507.59 and 6,201.83 is: 8,558.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,237.70 : 15,507.59 = 6,201.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,237.70/15,507.59 = 6,201.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,237.70x = 15,507.59 × 6,201.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,237.70x = 96,175,436.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,175,436.89/11,237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,558.28

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