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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,015.34, 15,196.82 and 6,297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,015.34, 15,196.82 and 6,297.08 is: 8,687.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,015.34 : 15,196.82 = 6,297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,015.34/15,196.82 = 6,297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,015.34x = 15,196.82 × 6,297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,015.34x = 95,695,591.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,695,591.29/11,015.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,687.48

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