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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,072.47, 15,278.12 and 6,356.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,072.47, 15,278.12 and 6,356.65 is: 8,771.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,072.47 : 15,278.12 = 6,356.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,072.47/15,278.12 = 6,356.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,072.47x = 15,278.12 × 6,356.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,072.47x = 97,117,601.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,117,601.00/11,072.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,771.09

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