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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,329.68, 15,634.74 and 6,293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,329.68, 15,634.74 and 6,293.88 is: 8,685.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,329.68 : 15,634.74 = 6,293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,329.68/15,634.74 = 6,293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,329.68x = 15,634.74 × 6,293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,329.68x = 98,403,177.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,403,177.39/11,329.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,685.43

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