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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,083.95, 15,297.39 and 6,368.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,083.95, 15,297.39 and 6,368.13 is: 8,788.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,083.95 : 15,297.39 = 6,368.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,083.95/15,297.39 = 6,368.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,083.95x = 15,297.39 × 6,368.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,083.95x = 97,415,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,415,768.18/11,083.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,788.90

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