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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.60, 15,544.76 and 6,160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.60, 15,544.76 and 6,160.24 is: 8,500.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.60 : 15,544.76 = 6,160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.60/15,544.76 = 6,160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.60x = 15,544.76 × 6,160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.60x = 95,759,452.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,759,452.34/11,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,500.92

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