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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,329.50, 15,635.67 and 6,362.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,329.50, 15,635.67 and 6,362.46 is: 8,780.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,329.50 : 15,635.67 = 6,362.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,329.50/15,635.67 = 6,362.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,329.50x = 15,635.67 × 6,362.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,329.50x = 99,481,324.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,481,324.95/11,329.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,780.73

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