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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,240.93, 15,512.46 and 6,204.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,240.93, 15,512.46 and 6,204.98 is: 8,562.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,240.93 : 15,512.46 = 6,204.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,240.93/15,512.46 = 6,204.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,240.93x = 15,512.46 × 6,204.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,240.93x = 96,254,504.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,254,504.05/11,240.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,562.86

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