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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,083.43, 15,297.76 and 6,370.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,083.43, 15,297.76 and 6,370.45 is: 8,792.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,083.43 : 15,297.76 = 6,370.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,083.43/15,297.76 = 6,370.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,083.43x = 15,297.76 × 6,370.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,083.43x = 97,453,584.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,453,584.91/11,083.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,792.73

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