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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,063.35, 15,266.94 and 6,347.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,063.35, 15,266.94 and 6,347.53 is: 8,759.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,063.35 : 15,266.94 = 6,347.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,063.35/15,266.94 = 6,347.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,063.35x = 15,266.94 × 6,347.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,063.35x = 96,907,359.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,907,359.66/11,063.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,759.31

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