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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,238.08, 15,507.36 and 6,202.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,238.08, 15,507.36 and 6,202.49 is: 8,558.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,238.08 : 15,507.36 = 6,202.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,238.08/15,507.36 = 6,202.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,238.08x = 15,507.36 × 6,202.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,238.08x = 96,184,167.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,184,167.79/11,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,558.78

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