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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,258.61, 15,537.86 and 6,223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,258.61, 15,537.86 and 6,223.65 is: 8,589.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,258.61 : 15,537.86 = 6,223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,258.61/15,537.86 = 6,223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,258.61x = 15,537.86 × 6,223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,258.61x = 96,702,202.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,702,202.39/11,258.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,589.18

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