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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,108.44, 15,332.26 and 6,395.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,108.44, 15,332.26 and 6,395.48 is: 8,827.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,108.44 : 15,332.26 = 6,395.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,108.44/15,332.26 = 6,395.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,108.44x = 15,332.26 × 6,395.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,108.44x = 98,057,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,057,162.18/11,108.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,827.27

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