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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,074.92, 15,282.75 and 6,358.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,074.92, 15,282.75 and 6,358.89 is: 8,774.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,074.92 : 15,282.75 = 6,358.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,074.92/15,282.75 = 6,358.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,074.92x = 15,282.75 × 6,358.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,074.92x = 97,181,326.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,181,326.15/11,074.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,774.90

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