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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,206.37, 15,461.32 and 6,360.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,206.37, 15,461.32 and 6,360.31 is: 8,775.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,206.37 : 15,461.32 = 6,360.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,206.37/15,461.32 = 6,360.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,206.37x = 15,461.32 × 6,360.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,206.37x = 98,338,723.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,338,723.19/11,206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,775.25

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