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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,002.08, 15,183.68 and 6,286.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,002.08, 15,183.68 and 6,286.26 is: 8,675.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,002.08 : 15,183.68 = 6,286.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,002.08/15,183.68 = 6,286.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,002.08x = 15,183.68 × 6,286.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,002.08x = 95,448,528.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,448,528.81/11,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,675.50

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