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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,049.82, 15,247.04 and 6,333.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,049.82, 15,247.04 and 6,333.19 is: 8,738.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,049.82 : 15,247.04 = 6,333.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,049.82/15,247.04 = 6,333.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,049.82x = 15,247.04 × 6,333.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,049.82x = 96,562,331.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,562,331.47/11,049.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,738.82

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