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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,014.62, 15,199.90 and 6,298.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,014.62, 15,199.90 and 6,298.59 is: 8,691.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,014.62 : 15,199.90 = 6,298.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,014.62/15,199.90 = 6,298.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,014.62x = 15,199.90 × 6,298.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,014.62x = 95,737,979.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,737,979.39/11,014.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,691.90

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