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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,145.08, 15,380.69 and 6,365.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,145.08, 15,380.69 and 6,365.81 is: 8,785.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,145.08 : 15,380.69 = 6,365.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,145.08/15,380.69 = 6,365.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,145.08x = 15,380.69 × 6,365.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,145.08x = 97,910,556.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,910,556.83/11,145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,785.09

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