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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,329.82, 15,634.82 and 6,293.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,329.82, 15,634.82 and 6,293.91 is: 8,685.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,329.82 : 15,634.82 = 6,293.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,329.82/15,634.82 = 6,293.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,329.82x = 15,634.82 × 6,293.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,329.82x = 98,404,118.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,404,118.48/11,329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,685.41

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