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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.72, 15,226.68 and 6,318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.72, 15,226.68 and 6,318 is: 8,718.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.72 : 15,226.68 = 6,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.72/15,226.68 = 6,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.72x = 15,226.68 × 6,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.72x = 96,202,187.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,202,187.93/11,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,718.93

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