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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,327.73, 15,632.54 and 6,291.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,327.73, 15,632.54 and 6,291.70 is: 8,682.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,327.73 : 15,632.54 = 6,291.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,327.73/15,632.54 = 6,291.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,327.73x = 15,632.54 × 6,291.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,327.73x = 98,355,328.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,355,328.30/11,327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,682.71

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