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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,052.44, 15,250.66 and 6,335.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,052.44, 15,250.66 and 6,335.81 is: 8,742.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,052.44 : 15,250.66 = 6,335.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,052.44/15,250.66 = 6,335.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,052.44x = 15,250.66 × 6,335.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,052.44x = 96,625,306.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,625,306.42/11,052.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,742.44

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