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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,290.83, 15,582.15 and 6,814.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,290.83, 15,582.15 and 6,814.35 is: 9,404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,290.83 : 15,582.15 = 6,814.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,290.83/15,582.15 = 6,814.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,290.83x = 15,582.15 × 6,814.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,290.83x = 106,182,223.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,182,223.85/11,290.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,404.29

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