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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.30, 15,236.94 and 6,325.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.30, 15,236.94 and 6,325.57 is: 8,729.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.30 : 15,236.94 = 6,325.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.30/15,236.94 = 6,325.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.30x = 15,236.94 × 6,325.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.30x = 96,382,330.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,382,330.56/11,041.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,729.26

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