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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,107.36, 15,331.44 and 6,394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,107.36, 15,331.44 and 6,394.96 is: 8,826.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,107.36 : 15,331.44 = 6,394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,107.36/15,331.44 = 6,394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,107.36x = 15,331.44 × 6,394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,107.36x = 98,043,945.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,043,945.54/11,107.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,826.94

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