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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,324, 15,628.60 and 6,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,324, 15,628.60 and 6,356 is: 8,772.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,324 : 15,628.60 = 6,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,324/15,628.60 = 6,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,324x = 15,628.60 × 6,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,324x = 99,335,381.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,335,381.60/11,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,772.11

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