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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,036.68, 15,230.34 and 6,320.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,036.68, 15,230.34 and 6,320.68 is: 8,722.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036.68 : 15,230.34 = 6,320.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036.68/15,230.34 = 6,320.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036.68x = 15,230.34 × 6,320.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036.68x = 96,266,105.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,266,105.43/11,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,722.38

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