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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,035.88, 15,226.44 and 6,319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,035.88, 15,226.44 and 6,319.88 is: 8,719.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,035.88 : 15,226.44 = 6,319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,035.88/15,226.44 = 6,319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,035.88x = 15,226.44 × 6,319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,035.88x = 96,229,273.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,229,273.63/11,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,719.67

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