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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,544.42, 15,931.37 and 6,239.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,544.42, 15,931.37 and 6,239.23 is: 8,610.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,544.42 : 15,931.37 = 6,239.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,544.42/15,931.37 = 6,239.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,544.42x = 15,931.37 × 6,239.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,544.42x = 99,399,457.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,399,457.41/11,544.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,610.17

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