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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,241.82, 15,512.88 and 6,206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,241.82, 15,512.88 and 6,206.04 is: 8,563.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,241.82 : 15,512.88 = 6,206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,241.82/15,512.88 = 6,206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,241.82x = 15,512.88 × 6,206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,241.82x = 96,273,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,273,553.80/11,241.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,563.88

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