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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,058.72, 15,263.27 and 6,811.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,058.72, 15,263.27 and 6,811.89 is: 9,401.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,058.72 : 15,263.27 = 6,811.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,058.72/15,263.27 = 6,811.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,058.72x = 15,263.27 × 6,811.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,058.72x = 103,971,716.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,971,716.28/11,058.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,401.79

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