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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,305, 15,601.38 and 6,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,305, 15,601.38 and 6,337 is: 8,745.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,305 : 15,601.38 = 6,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,305/15,601.38 = 6,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,305x = 15,601.38 × 6,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,305x = 98,865,945.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,865,945.06/11,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,745.33

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