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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.55, 15,223.14 and 6,316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.55, 15,223.14 and 6,316.92 is: 8,715.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.55 : 15,223.14 = 6,316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.55/15,223.14 = 6,316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.55x = 15,223.14 × 6,316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.55x = 96,163,357.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,163,357.53/11,033.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,715.54

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