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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,077.28, 15,282.96 and 6,358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,077.28, 15,282.96 and 6,358.24 is: 8,772.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,077.28 : 15,282.96 = 6,358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,077.28/15,282.96 = 6,358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,077.28x = 15,282.96 × 6,358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,077.28x = 97,172,727.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,172,727.59/11,077.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,772.26

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