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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,084.93, 15,299.84 and 6,371.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,084.93, 15,299.84 and 6,371.95 is: 8,794.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,084.93 : 15,299.84 = 6,371.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,084.93/15,299.84 = 6,371.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,084.93x = 15,299.84 × 6,371.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,084.93x = 97,489,745.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,489,745.38/11,084.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,794.80

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