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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,083.74, 15,295.95 and 6,367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,083.74, 15,295.95 and 6,367.14 is: 8,786.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,083.74 : 15,295.95 = 6,367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,083.74/15,295.95 = 6,367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,083.74x = 15,295.95 × 6,367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,083.74x = 97,391,455.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,391,455.08/11,083.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,786.88

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