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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.46, 15,222.38 and 6,316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.46, 15,222.38 and 6,316.26 is: 8,716.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.46 : 15,222.38 = 6,316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.46/15,222.38 = 6,316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.46x = 15,222.38 × 6,316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.46x = 96,148,478.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,148,478.32/11,030.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,716.63

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