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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,010.42, 15,195.25 and 6,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,010.42, 15,195.25 and 6,295 is: 8,687.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,010.42 : 15,195.25 = 6,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,010.42/15,195.25 = 6,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,010.42x = 15,195.25 × 6,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,010.42x = 95,654,098.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,654,098.75/11,010.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,687.60

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