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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,010.59, 15,194.34 and 6,294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,010.59, 15,194.34 and 6,294.56 is: 8,686.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,010.59 : 15,194.34 = 6,294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,010.59/15,194.34 = 6,294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,010.59x = 15,194.34 × 6,294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,010.59x = 95,641,722.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,641,722.78/11,010.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,686.34

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