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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.68, 15,221.25 and 6,315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.68, 15,221.25 and 6,315.48 is: 8,715.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.68 : 15,221.25 = 6,315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.68/15,221.25 = 6,315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.68x = 15,221.25 × 6,315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.68x = 96,129,499.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,129,499.95/11,029.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,715.53

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