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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,205.02, 15,469.16 and 6,729.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,205.02, 15,469.16 and 6,729.88 is: 9,290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,205.02 : 15,469.16 = 6,729.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,205.02/15,469.16 = 6,729.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,205.02x = 15,469.16 × 6,729.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,205.02x = 104,105,590.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,105,590.50/11,205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,290.98

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