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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,032.97, 15,225.11 and 6,316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,032.97, 15,225.11 and 6,316.34 is: 8,716.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,032.97 : 15,225.11 = 6,316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,032.97/15,225.11 = 6,316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,032.97x = 15,225.11 × 6,316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,032.97x = 96,166,863.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,166,863.59/11,032.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,716.32

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