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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.98, 15,220.90 and 6,313.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.98, 15,220.90 and 6,313.62 is: 8,712.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.98 : 15,220.90 = 6,313.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.98/15,220.90 = 6,313.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.98x = 15,220.90 × 6,313.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.98x = 96,098,978.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,098,978.66/11,029.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,712.53

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