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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,258.76, 15,536.99 and 6,223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,258.76, 15,536.99 and 6,223.32 is: 8,588.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,258.76 : 15,536.99 = 6,223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,258.76/15,536.99 = 6,223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,258.76x = 15,536.99 × 6,223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,258.76x = 96,691,660.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,691,660.61/11,258.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,588.13

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