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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,103.36, 15,325.92 and 6,390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,103.36, 15,325.92 and 6,390.96 is: 8,821.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,103.36 : 15,325.92 = 6,390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,103.36/15,325.92 = 6,390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,103.36x = 15,325.92 × 6,390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,103.36x = 97,947,341.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,947,341.68/11,103.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,821.41

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