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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.68, 15,547.37 and 6,230.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.68, 15,547.37 and 6,230.71 is: 8,598.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.68 : 15,547.37 = 6,230.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.68/15,547.37 = 6,230.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.68x = 15,547.37 × 6,230.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.68x = 96,871,153.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,871,153.73/11,266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.02

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