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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,036.39, 15,229.83 and 6,319.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,036.39, 15,229.83 and 6,319.76 is: 8,721.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036.39 : 15,229.83 = 6,319.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036.39/15,229.83 = 6,319.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036.39x = 15,229.83 × 6,319.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036.39x = 96,248,794.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,248,794.29/11,036.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,721.04

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