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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,136.80, 15,369.03 and 6,356.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,136.80, 15,369.03 and 6,356.65 is: 8,772.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,136.80 : 15,369.03 = 6,356.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,136.80/15,369.03 = 6,356.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,136.80x = 15,369.03 × 6,356.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,136.80x = 97,695,544.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,695,544.55/11,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,772.32

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