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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,015.73, 15,202.98 and 6,300.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,015.73, 15,202.98 and 6,300.90 is: 8,695.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,015.73 : 15,202.98 = 6,300.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,015.73/15,202.98 = 6,300.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,015.73x = 15,202.98 × 6,300.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,015.73x = 95,792,456.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,792,456.68/11,015.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,695.97

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