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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,239.99, 15,511.23 and 6,204.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,239.99, 15,511.23 and 6,204.25 is: 8,561.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,239.99 : 15,511.23 = 6,204.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,239.99/15,511.23 = 6,204.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,239.99x = 15,511.23 × 6,204.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,239.99x = 96,235,548.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,235,548.73/11,239.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,561.89

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