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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,001.58, 15,182.99 and 6,285.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,001.58, 15,182.99 and 6,285.76 is: 8,674.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,001.58 : 15,182.99 = 6,285.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,001.58/15,182.99 = 6,285.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,001.58x = 15,182.99 × 6,285.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,001.58x = 95,436,599.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,436,599.79/11,001.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,674.81

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