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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.62, 15,237.03 and 6,324.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.62, 15,237.03 and 6,324.99 is: 8,728.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.62 : 15,237.03 = 6,324.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.62/15,237.03 = 6,324.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.62x = 15,237.03 × 6,324.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.62x = 96,374,062.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,374,062.38/11,041.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,728.25

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