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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.09, 15,548.31 and 6,231.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.09, 15,548.31 and 6,231.49 is: 8,600.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.09 : 15,548.31 = 6,231.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.09/15,548.31 = 6,231.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.09x = 15,548.31 × 6,231.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.09x = 96,889,138.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,889,138.28/11,266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,600.07

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