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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,238.68, 15,509.68 and 6,202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,238.68, 15,509.68 and 6,202.98 is: 8,560.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,238.68 : 15,509.68 = 6,202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,238.68/15,509.68 = 6,202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,238.68x = 15,509.68 × 6,202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,238.68x = 96,206,234.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,206,234.85/11,238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.28

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