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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,535.21, 15,918.59 and 6,230.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,535.21, 15,918.59 and 6,230.03 is: 8,597.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,535.21 : 15,918.59 = 6,230.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,535.21/15,918.59 = 6,230.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,535.21x = 15,918.59 × 6,230.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,535.21x = 99,173,182.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,173,182.51/11,535.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,597.43

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