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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,050.94, 15,250.48 and 6,335.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,050.94, 15,250.48 and 6,335.26 is: 8,742.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,050.94 : 15,250.48 = 6,335.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,050.94/15,250.48 = 6,335.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,050.94x = 15,250.48 × 6,335.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,050.94x = 96,615,755.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,615,755.92/11,050.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,742.76

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