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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.94, 15,594.73 and 6,521.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.94, 15,594.73 and 6,521.97 is: 9,001.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.94 : 15,594.73 = 6,521.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.94/15,594.73 = 6,521.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.94x = 15,594.73 × 6,521.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.94x = 101,708,315.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,708,315.67/11,298.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.58

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