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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,231.94, 15,499.52 and 6,754.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,231.94, 15,499.52 and 6,754.84 is: 9,321.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,231.94 : 15,499.52 = 6,754.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,231.94/15,499.52 = 6,754.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,231.94x = 15,499.52 × 6,754.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,231.94x = 104,696,730.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,696,730.48/11,231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,321.34

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