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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,237.87, 15,507.97 and 6,202.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,237.87, 15,507.97 and 6,202.03 is: 8,558.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,237.87 : 15,507.97 = 6,202.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,237.87/15,507.97 = 6,202.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,237.87x = 15,507.97 × 6,202.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,237.87x = 96,180,895.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,180,895.18/11,237.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,558.64

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