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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.81, 15,550.50 and 6,164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.81, 15,550.50 and 6,164.24 is: 8,506.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.81 : 15,550.50 = 6,164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.81/15,550.50 = 6,164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.81x = 15,550.50 × 6,164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.81x = 95,857,053.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,857,053.00/11,268.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,506.40

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