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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,013.72, 15,194.52 and 6,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,013.72, 15,194.52 and 6,297 is: 8,687.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,013.72 : 15,194.52 = 6,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,013.72/15,194.52 = 6,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,013.72x = 15,194.52 × 6,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,013.72x = 95,679,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,679,892.44/11,013.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,687.34

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