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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.09, 15,546.93 and 6,230.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.09, 15,546.93 and 6,230.49 is: 8,598.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.09 : 15,546.93 = 6,230.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.09/15,546.93 = 6,230.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.09x = 15,546.93 × 6,230.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.09x = 96,864,991.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,864,991.90/11,265.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.69

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