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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,073.13, 15,281.52 and 6,357.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,073.13, 15,281.52 and 6,357.71 is: 8,773.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,073.13 : 15,281.52 = 6,357.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,073.13/15,281.52 = 6,357.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,073.13x = 15,281.52 × 6,357.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,073.13x = 97,155,472.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,155,472.52/11,073.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,773.98

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