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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,096.46, 15,312.65 and 6,380.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,096.46, 15,312.65 and 6,380.64 is: 8,805.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,096.46 : 15,312.65 = 6,380.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,096.46/15,312.65 = 6,380.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,096.46x = 15,312.65 × 6,380.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,096.46x = 97,704,475.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,704,475.19/11,096.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,805.01

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