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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,049.23, 15,251.36 and 6,801.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,049.23, 15,251.36 and 6,801.59 is: 9,388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,049.23 : 15,251.36 = 6,801.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,049.23/15,251.36 = 6,801.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,049.23x = 15,251.36 × 6,801.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,049.23x = 103,733,387.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,733,387.40/11,049.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,388.30

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