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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,329.16, 15,635.78 and 6,362.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,329.16, 15,635.78 and 6,362.12 is: 8,780.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,329.16 : 15,635.78 = 6,362.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,329.16/15,635.78 = 6,362.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,329.16x = 15,635.78 × 6,362.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,329.16x = 99,476,708.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,476,708.65/11,329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,780.59

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