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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.57, 15,225.94 and 6,316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.57, 15,225.94 and 6,316.94 is: 8,717.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.57 : 15,225.94 = 6,316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.57/15,225.94 = 6,316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.57x = 15,225.94 × 6,316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.57x = 96,181,309.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,181,309.74/11,033.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,717.15

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