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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,078.46, 15,289.80 and 6,362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,078.46, 15,289.80 and 6,362.64 is: 8,781.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,078.46 : 15,289.80 = 6,362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,078.46/15,289.80 = 6,362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,078.46x = 15,289.80 × 6,362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,078.46x = 97,283,493.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,283,493.07/11,078.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,781.32

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