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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,088.64, 15,301.72 and 6,612.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,088.64, 15,301.72 and 6,612.28 is: 9,124.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,088.64 : 15,301.72 = 6,612.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,088.64/15,301.72 = 6,612.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,088.64x = 15,301.72 × 6,612.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,088.64x = 101,179,257.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,179,257.12/11,088.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,124.59

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