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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.18, 15,548.72 and 6,231.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.18, 15,548.72 and 6,231.72 is: 8,599.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.18 : 15,548.72 = 6,231.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.18/15,548.72 = 6,231.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.18x = 15,548.72 × 6,231.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.18x = 96,895,223.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,895,223.78/11,268.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.01

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