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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.52, 15,261.72 and 6,344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.52, 15,261.72 and 6,344.24 is: 8,754.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.52 : 15,261.72 = 6,344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.52/15,261.72 = 6,344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.52x = 15,261.72 × 6,344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.52x = 96,824,014.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,824,014.49/11,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,754.81

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