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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,082.28, 15,294.90 and 6,366.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,082.28, 15,294.90 and 6,366.55 is: 8,786.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,082.28 : 15,294.90 = 6,366.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,082.28/15,294.90 = 6,366.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,082.28x = 15,294.90 × 6,366.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,082.28x = 97,375,745.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,375,745.60/11,082.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,786.62

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