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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,536.52, 15,920.38 and 6,231.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,536.52, 15,920.38 and 6,231.33 is: 8,599.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,536.52 : 15,920.38 = 6,231.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,536.52/15,920.38 = 6,231.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,536.52x = 15,920.38 × 6,231.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,536.52x = 99,205,141.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,205,141.51/11,536.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.23

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