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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,267.08, 15,548.68 and 6,231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,267.08, 15,548.68 and 6,231.30 is: 8,599.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,267.08 : 15,548.68 = 6,231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,267.08/15,548.68 = 6,231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,267.08x = 15,548.68 × 6,231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,267.08x = 96,888,489.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,888,489.68/11,267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.25

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