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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.72, 15,237.95 and 6,326.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.72, 15,237.95 and 6,326.91 is: 8,731.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.72 : 15,237.95 = 6,326.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.72/15,237.95 = 6,326.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.72x = 15,237.95 × 6,326.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.72x = 96,409,106.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,409,106.60/11,041.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,731.35

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