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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,073.58, 15,283.92 and 6,360.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,073.58, 15,283.92 and 6,360.46 is: 8,778.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,073.58 : 15,283.92 = 6,360.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,073.58/15,283.92 = 6,360.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,073.58x = 15,283.92 × 6,360.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,073.58x = 97,212,747.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,212,747.45/11,073.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,778.80

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