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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,002.32, 15,179.04 and 6,752.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,002.32, 15,179.04 and 6,752.04 is: 9,315.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,002.32 : 15,179.04 = 6,752.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,002.32/15,179.04 = 6,752.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,002.32x = 15,179.04 × 6,752.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,002.32x = 102,489,485.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,489,485.24/11,002.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,315.26

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