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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,042.54, 15,239.12 and 6,327.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,042.54, 15,239.12 and 6,327.74 is: 8,732.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,042.54 : 15,239.12 = 6,327.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,042.54/15,239.12 = 6,327.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,042.54x = 15,239.12 × 6,327.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,042.54x = 96,429,145.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,429,145.52/11,042.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,732.51

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