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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.48, 15,546.39 and 6,230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.48, 15,546.39 and 6,230.02 is: 8,596.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.48 : 15,546.39 = 6,230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.48/15,546.39 = 6,230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.48x = 15,546.39 × 6,230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.48x = 96,854,320.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,854,320.63/11,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,596.68

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