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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,052.97, 15,248.60 and 6,802.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,052.97, 15,248.60 and 6,802.75 is: 9,385.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,052.97 : 15,248.60 = 6,802.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,052.97/15,248.60 = 6,802.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,052.97x = 15,248.60 × 6,802.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,052.97x = 103,732,413.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,732,413.65/11,052.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,385.03

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