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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,140.08, 15,372.72 and 6,103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,140.08, 15,372.72 and 6,103.32 is: 8,422.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,140.08 : 15,372.72 = 6,103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,140.08/15,372.72 = 6,103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,140.08x = 15,372.72 × 6,103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,140.08x = 93,824,629.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,824,629.43/11,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,422.26

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