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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.61, 15,237.54 and 6,325.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.61, 15,237.54 and 6,325.79 is: 8,729.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.61 : 15,237.54 = 6,325.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.61/15,237.54 = 6,325.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.61x = 15,237.54 × 6,325.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.61x = 96,389,478.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,389,478.16/11,041.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,729.66

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