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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,267.54, 15,548.92 and 6,231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,267.54, 15,548.92 and 6,231.64 is: 8,599.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,267.54 : 15,548.92 = 6,231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,267.54/15,548.92 = 6,231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,267.54x = 15,548.92 × 6,231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,267.54x = 96,895,240.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,895,240.75/11,267.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.50

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