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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,001.39, 15,182.73 and 6,285.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,001.39, 15,182.73 and 6,285.57 is: 8,674.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,001.39 : 15,182.73 = 6,285.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,001.39/15,182.73 = 6,285.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,001.39x = 15,182.73 × 6,285.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,001.39x = 95,432,126.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,432,126.59/11,001.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,674.55

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