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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,063.97, 15,266.57 and 6,347.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,063.97, 15,266.57 and 6,347.34 is: 8,758.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,063.97 : 15,266.57 = 6,347.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,063.97/15,266.57 = 6,347.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,063.97x = 15,266.57 × 6,347.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,063.97x = 96,902,078.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,902,078.69/11,063.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,758.35

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