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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,238.76, 15,509.72 and 6,202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,238.76, 15,509.72 and 6,202.96 is: 8,560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,238.76 : 15,509.72 = 6,202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,238.76/15,509.72 = 6,202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,238.76x = 15,509.72 × 6,202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,238.76x = 96,206,219.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,206,219.30/11,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.22

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