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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,329.34, 15,634.62 and 6,852.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,329.34, 15,634.62 and 6,852.26 is: 9,456.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,329.34 : 15,634.62 = 6,852.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,329.34/15,634.62 = 6,852.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,329.34x = 15,634.62 × 6,852.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,329.34x = 107,132,520.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,132,520.33/11,329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,456.21

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