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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.47, 15,237.38 and 6,325.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.47, 15,237.38 and 6,325.75 is: 8,729.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.47 : 15,237.38 = 6,325.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.47/15,237.38 = 6,325.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.47x = 15,237.38 × 6,325.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.47x = 96,387,856.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,387,856.54/11,041.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,729.62

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