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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.28, 15,227.73 and 6,317.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.28, 15,227.73 and 6,317.46 is: 8,719.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.28 : 15,227.73 = 6,317.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.28/15,227.73 = 6,317.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.28x = 15,227.73 × 6,317.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.28x = 96,200,575.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,200,575.17/11,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,719.13

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