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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,009.61, 15,196.68 and 6,297.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,009.61, 15,196.68 and 6,297.03 is: 8,691.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,009.61 : 15,196.68 = 6,297.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,009.61/15,196.68 = 6,297.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,009.61x = 15,196.68 × 6,297.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,009.61x = 95,693,949.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,693,949.86/11,009.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,691.86

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