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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,063.12, 15,267.96 and 6,283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,063.12, 15,267.96 and 6,283.92 is: 8,672.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,063.12 : 15,267.96 = 6,283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,063.12/15,267.96 = 6,283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,063.12x = 15,267.96 × 6,283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,063.12x = 95,942,558.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,942,558.38/11,063.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,672.29

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