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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,036.72, 15,227.17 and 6,847.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,036.72, 15,227.17 and 6,847.40 is: 9,447.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036.72 : 15,227.17 = 6,847.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036.72/15,227.17 = 6,847.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036.72x = 15,227.17 × 6,847.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036.72x = 104,266,430.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,266,430.60/11,036.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,447.23

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