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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,076.91, 15,285.53 and 6,296.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,076.91, 15,285.53 and 6,296.19 is: 8,688.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,076.91 : 15,285.53 = 6,296.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,076.91/15,285.53 = 6,296.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,076.91x = 15,285.53 × 6,296.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,076.91x = 96,240,581.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,240,581.46/11,076.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,688.40

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