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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,008.39, 15,191.58 and 6,292.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,008.39, 15,191.58 and 6,292.77 is: 8,684.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,008.39 : 15,191.58 = 6,292.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,008.39/15,191.58 = 6,292.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,008.39x = 15,191.58 × 6,292.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,008.39x = 95,597,118.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,597,118.88/11,008.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,684.02

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