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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,240.36, 15,512.58 and 6,205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,240.36, 15,512.58 and 6,205.04 is: 8,563.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,240.36 : 15,512.58 = 6,205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,240.36/15,512.58 = 6,205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,240.36x = 15,512.58 × 6,205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,240.36x = 96,256,179.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,256,179.40/11,240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,563.44

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