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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,101.78, 15,320.50 and 6,385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,101.78, 15,320.50 and 6,385.76 is: 8,812.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,101.78 : 15,320.50 = 6,385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,101.78/15,320.50 = 6,385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,101.78x = 15,320.50 × 6,385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,101.78x = 97,833,036.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,833,036.08/11,101.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,812.37

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