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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,001.63, 15,184.89 and 6,288.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,001.63, 15,184.89 and 6,288.66 is: 8,679.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,001.63 : 15,184.89 = 6,288.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,001.63/15,184.89 = 6,288.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,001.63x = 15,184.89 × 6,288.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,001.63x = 95,492,610.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,492,610.35/11,001.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,679.86

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