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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,005.92, 15,189.03 and 6,291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,005.92, 15,189.03 and 6,291 is: 8,682.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,005.92 : 15,189.03 = 6,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,005.92/15,189.03 = 6,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,005.92x = 15,189.03 × 6,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,005.92x = 95,554,187.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,554,187.73/11,005.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,682.07

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