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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,329.77, 15,634.89 and 6,293.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,329.77, 15,634.89 and 6,293.73 is: 8,685.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,329.77 : 15,634.89 = 6,293.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,329.77/15,634.89 = 6,293.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,329.77x = 15,634.89 × 6,293.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,329.77x = 98,401,776.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,401,776.24/11,329.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,685.24

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