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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,011.40, 15,194.32 and 6,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,011.40, 15,194.32 and 6,296 is: 8,687.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,011.40 : 15,194.32 = 6,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,011.40/15,194.32 = 6,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,011.40x = 15,194.32 × 6,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,011.40x = 95,663,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,663,438.72/11,011.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,687.67

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