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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,068.59, 15,273.59 and 6,351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,068.59, 15,273.59 and 6,351.96 is: 8,765.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,068.59 : 15,273.59 = 6,351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,068.59/15,273.59 = 6,351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,068.59x = 15,273.59 × 6,351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,068.59x = 97,017,200.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,017,200.98/11,068.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,765.09

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