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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,086.88, 15,299.89 and 6,372.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,086.88, 15,299.89 and 6,372.07 is: 8,793.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,086.88 : 15,299.89 = 6,372.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,086.88/15,299.89 = 6,372.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,086.88x = 15,299.89 × 6,372.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,086.88x = 97,491,915.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,491,915.89/11,086.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,793.45

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