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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,014.72, 15,195.90 and 6,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,014.72, 15,195.90 and 6,298 is: 8,688.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,014.72 : 15,195.90 = 6,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,014.72/15,195.90 = 6,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,014.72x = 15,195.90 × 6,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,014.72x = 95,703,778.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,703,778.20/11,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,688.72

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