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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.27, 15,226.92 and 6,317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.27, 15,226.92 and 6,317.64 is: 8,718.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.27 : 15,226.92 = 6,317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.27/15,226.92 = 6,317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.27x = 15,226.92 × 6,317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.27x = 96,198,198.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,198,198.87/11,034.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,718.13

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