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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.63, 15,549.66 and 6,232.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.63, 15,549.66 and 6,232.71 is: 8,600.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.63 : 15,549.66 = 6,232.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.63/15,549.66 = 6,232.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.63x = 15,549.66 × 6,232.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.63x = 96,916,579.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,916,579.69/11,268.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,600.56

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