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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.55, 15,224.52 and 6,317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.55, 15,224.52 and 6,317.92 is: 8,716.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.55 : 15,224.52 = 6,317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.55/15,224.52 = 6,317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.55x = 15,224.52 × 6,317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.55x = 96,187,299.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,187,299.40/11,034.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,716.92

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