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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.19, 15,548.51 and 6,486.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.19, 15,548.51 and 6,486.31 is: 8,951.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.19 : 15,548.51 = 6,486.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.19/15,548.51 = 6,486.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.19x = 15,548.51 × 6,486.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.19x = 100,852,378.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,852,378.16/11,266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,951.77

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