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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.93, 15,549.76 and 6,232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.93, 15,549.76 and 6,232.46 is: 8,600.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.93 : 15,549.76 = 6,232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.93/15,549.76 = 6,232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.93x = 15,549.76 × 6,232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.93x = 96,913,280.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,913,280.50/11,268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,600.04

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