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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,242.06, 15,513.64 and 6,206.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,242.06, 15,513.64 and 6,206.17 is: 8,564.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,242.06 : 15,513.64 = 6,206.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,242.06/15,513.64 = 6,206.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,242.06x = 15,513.64 × 6,206.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,242.06x = 96,280,320.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,280,320.12/11,242.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,564.29

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