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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,042.72, 15,239.33 and 6,327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,042.72, 15,239.33 and 6,327.91 is: 8,732.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,042.72 : 15,239.33 = 6,327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,042.72/15,239.33 = 6,327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,042.72x = 15,239.33 × 6,327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,042.72x = 96,433,108.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,433,108.70/11,042.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,732.73

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