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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,012.70, 15,195.03 and 6,296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,012.70, 15,195.03 and 6,296.70 is: 8,688.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,012.70 : 15,195.03 = 6,296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,012.70/15,195.03 = 6,296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,012.70x = 15,195.03 × 6,296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,012.70x = 95,678,545.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,678,545.40/11,012.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,688.02

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