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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,238.98, 15,509.88 and 6,203.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,238.98, 15,509.88 and 6,203.39 is: 8,560.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,238.98 : 15,509.88 = 6,203.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,238.98/15,509.88 = 6,203.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,238.98x = 15,509.88 × 6,203.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,238.98x = 96,213,756.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,213,756.94/11,238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.72

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