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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,325.08, 15,628.78 and 6,848.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,325.08, 15,628.78 and 6,848.04 is: 9,450.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,325.08 : 15,628.78 = 6,848.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,325.08/15,628.78 = 6,848.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,325.08x = 15,628.78 × 6,848.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,325.08x = 107,026,577.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,026,577.76/11,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,450.40

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