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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,088.09, 15,299.28 and 6,371.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,088.09, 15,299.28 and 6,371.46 is: 8,791.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,088.09 : 15,299.28 = 6,371.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,088.09/15,299.28 = 6,371.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,088.09x = 15,299.28 × 6,371.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,088.09x = 97,478,750.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,478,750.55/11,088.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,791.30

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