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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,535.82, 15,919.44 and 6,230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,535.82, 15,919.44 and 6,230.64 is: 8,598.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,535.82 : 15,919.44 = 6,230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,535.82/15,919.44 = 6,230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,535.82x = 15,919.44 × 6,230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,535.82x = 99,188,188.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,188,188.89/11,535.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.28

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