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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,035.32, 15,228.60 and 6,727.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,035.32, 15,228.60 and 6,727.14 is: 9,283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,035.32 : 15,228.60 = 6,727.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,035.32/15,228.60 = 6,727.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,035.32x = 15,228.60 × 6,727.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,035.32x = 102,444,924.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,444,924.20/11,035.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.37

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