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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,002.94, 15,182.34 and 6,223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,002.94, 15,182.34 and 6,223.14 is: 8,586.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,002.94 : 15,182.34 = 6,223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,002.94/15,182.34 = 6,223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,002.94x = 15,182.34 × 6,223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,002.94x = 94,481,827.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,481,827.35/11,002.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,586.96

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