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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.98, 15,237.50 and 6,325.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.98, 15,237.50 and 6,325.35 is: 8,728.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.98 : 15,237.50 = 6,325.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.98/15,237.50 = 6,325.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.98x = 15,237.50 × 6,325.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.98x = 96,382,489.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,382,489.00/11,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,728.73

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