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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.84, 15,551.12 and 6,233.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.84, 15,551.12 and 6,233.07 is: 8,601.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.84 : 15,551.12 = 6,233.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.84/15,551.12 = 6,233.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.84x = 15,551.12 × 6,233.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.84x = 96,931,188.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,931,188.37/11,268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,601.70

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