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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.70, 15,546.68 and 6,230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.70, 15,546.68 and 6,230.24 is: 8,596.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.70 : 15,546.68 = 6,230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.70/15,546.68 = 6,230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.70x = 15,546.68 × 6,230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.70x = 96,859,547.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,859,547.60/11,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,596.98

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