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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,043.67, 15,242.35 and 6,327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,043.67, 15,242.35 and 6,327.94 is: 8,733.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,043.67 : 15,242.35 = 6,327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,043.67/15,242.35 = 6,327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,043.67x = 15,242.35 × 6,327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,043.67x = 96,452,676.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,452,676.26/11,043.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,733.75

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