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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,294.96, 15,588.52 and 6,821.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,294.96, 15,588.52 and 6,821.24 is: 9,414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,294.96 : 15,588.52 = 6,821.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,294.96/15,588.52 = 6,821.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,294.96x = 15,588.52 × 6,821.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,294.96x = 106,333,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,333,036.16/11,294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,414.20

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