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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,238.99, 15,509.85 and 6,203.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,238.99, 15,509.85 and 6,203.25 is: 8,560.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,238.99 : 15,509.85 = 6,203.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,238.99/15,509.85 = 6,203.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,238.99x = 15,509.85 × 6,203.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,238.99x = 96,211,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,211,453.75/11,238.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.51

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