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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,026.83, 15,217.02 and 6,311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,026.83, 15,217.02 and 6,311.10 is: 8,709.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,026.83 : 15,217.02 = 6,311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,026.83/15,217.02 = 6,311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,026.83x = 15,217.02 × 6,311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,026.83x = 96,036,134.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,036,134.92/11,026.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,709.31

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