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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.94, 15,548.24 and 6,231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.94, 15,548.24 and 6,231.26 is: 8,599.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.94 : 15,548.24 = 6,231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.94/15,548.24 = 6,231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.94x = 15,548.24 × 6,231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.94x = 96,885,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,885,017.08/11,266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.06

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