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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,512.29, 15,887.03 and 6,798.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,512.29, 15,887.03 and 6,798.90 is: 9,382.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,512.29 : 15,887.03 = 6,798.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,512.29/15,887.03 = 6,798.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,512.29x = 15,887.03 × 6,798.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,512.29x = 108,014,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,014,294.27/11,512.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,382.52

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