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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,086.08, 15,298.88 and 6,370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,086.08, 15,298.88 and 6,370.56 is: 8,791.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,086.08 : 15,298.88 = 6,370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,086.08/15,298.88 = 6,370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,086.08x = 15,298.88 × 6,370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,086.08x = 97,462,432.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,462,432.97/11,086.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,791.42

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