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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,149.29, 15,387.57 and 6,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,149.29, 15,387.57 and 6,901.70 is: 9,525.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,149.29 : 15,387.57 = 6,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,149.29/15,387.57 = 6,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,149.29x = 15,387.57 × 6,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,149.29x = 106,200,314.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,200,314.93/11,149.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,525.30

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