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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,083.92, 15,295.44 and 6,368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,083.92, 15,295.44 and 6,368.04 is: 8,787.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,083.92 : 15,295.44 = 6,368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,083.92/15,295.44 = 6,368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,083.92x = 15,295.44 × 6,368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,083.92x = 97,401,973.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,401,973.74/11,083.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,787.68

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