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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,032.29, 15,225.48 and 6,316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,032.29, 15,225.48 and 6,316.92 is: 8,717.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,032.29 : 15,225.48 = 6,316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,032.29/15,225.48 = 6,316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,032.29x = 15,225.48 × 6,316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,032.29x = 96,178,139.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,178,139.12/11,032.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,717.88

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