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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,028.33, 15,220.49 and 6,837.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,028.33, 15,220.49 and 6,837.21 is: 9,436.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,028.33 : 15,220.49 = 6,837.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,028.33/15,220.49 = 6,837.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,028.33x = 15,220.49 × 6,837.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,028.33x = 104,065,652.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,065,652.25/11,028.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,436.21

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