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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.38, 15,238.49 and 6,325.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.38, 15,238.49 and 6,325.67 is: 8,730.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.38 : 15,238.49 = 6,325.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.38/15,238.49 = 6,325.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.38x = 15,238.49 × 6,325.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.38x = 96,393,665.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,393,665.51/11,041.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,730.22

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