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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,329.44, 15,634.62 and 6,294.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,329.44, 15,634.62 and 6,294.13 is: 8,685.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,329.44 : 15,634.62 = 6,294.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,329.44/15,634.62 = 6,294.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,329.44x = 15,634.62 × 6,294.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,329.44x = 98,406,335.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,406,335.67/11,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,685.89

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