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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,267.84, 15,548.28 and 6,231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,267.84, 15,548.28 and 6,231.68 is: 8,598.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,267.84 : 15,548.28 = 6,231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,267.84/15,548.28 = 6,231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,267.84x = 15,548.28 × 6,231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,267.84x = 96,891,905.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,891,905.51/11,267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.98

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