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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.63, 15,237.51 and 6,326.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.63, 15,237.51 and 6,326.21 is: 8,730.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.63 : 15,237.51 = 6,326.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.63/15,237.51 = 6,326.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.63x = 15,237.51 × 6,326.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.63x = 96,395,688.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,395,688.14/11,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,730.20

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