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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,002.64, 15,183.44 and 6,286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,002.64, 15,183.44 and 6,286.28 is: 8,674.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,002.64 : 15,183.44 = 6,286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,002.64/15,183.44 = 6,286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,002.64x = 15,183.44 × 6,286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,002.64x = 95,447,355.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,447,355.20/11,002.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,674.95

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