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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.57, 15,237.77 and 6,326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.57, 15,237.77 and 6,326.76 is: 8,731.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.57 : 15,237.77 = 6,326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.57/15,237.77 = 6,326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.57x = 15,237.77 × 6,326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.57x = 96,405,713.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,405,713.73/11,041.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,731.16

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