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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,043.62, 15,239.92 and 6,327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,043.62, 15,239.92 and 6,327.60 is: 8,731.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,043.62 : 15,239.92 = 6,327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,043.62/15,239.92 = 6,327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,043.62x = 15,239.92 × 6,327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,043.62x = 96,432,009.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,432,009.95/11,043.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,731.92

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