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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,239.98, 15,510.92 and 6,204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,239.98, 15,510.92 and 6,204.68 is: 8,562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,239.98 : 15,510.92 = 6,204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,239.98/15,510.92 = 6,204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,239.98x = 15,510.92 × 6,204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,239.98x = 96,240,295.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,240,295.11/11,239.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,562.32

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