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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,007.71, 15,190.32 and 6,291.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,007.71, 15,190.32 and 6,291.98 is: 8,682.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,007.71 : 15,190.32 = 6,291.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,007.71/15,190.32 = 6,291.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,007.71x = 15,190.32 × 6,291.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,007.71x = 95,577,189.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,577,189.63/11,007.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,682.75

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