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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,005.88, 15,189.12 and 6,290.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,005.88, 15,189.12 and 6,290.46 is: 8,681.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,005.88 : 15,189.12 = 6,290.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,005.88/15,189.12 = 6,290.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,005.88x = 15,189.12 × 6,290.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,005.88x = 95,546,551.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,546,551.80/11,005.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,681.41

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