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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,048.94, 15,247.71 and 6,333.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,048.94, 15,247.71 and 6,333.26 is: 8,739.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,048.94 : 15,247.71 = 6,333.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,048.94/15,247.71 = 6,333.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,048.94x = 15,247.71 × 6,333.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,048.94x = 96,567,635.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,567,635.60/11,048.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,739.99

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