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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,269.80, 15,551.73 and 6,233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,269.80, 15,551.73 and 6,233.73 is: 8,602.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,269.80 : 15,551.73 = 6,233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,269.80/15,551.73 = 6,233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,269.80x = 15,551.73 × 6,233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,269.80x = 96,945,285.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,945,285.85/11,269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,602.22

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