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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,037.51, 15,231.72 and 6,322.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,037.51, 15,231.72 and 6,322.69 is: 8,725.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,037.51 : 15,231.72 = 6,322.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,037.51/15,231.72 = 6,322.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,037.51x = 15,231.72 × 6,322.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,037.51x = 96,305,443.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,305,443.73/11,037.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,725.29

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