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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.16, 15,547.24 and 6,230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.16, 15,547.24 and 6,230.76 is: 8,598.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.16 : 15,547.24 = 6,230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.16/15,547.24 = 6,230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.16x = 15,547.24 × 6,230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.16x = 96,871,121.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,871,121.10/11,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.42

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