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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,330.97, 15,636.92 and 6,295.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,330.97, 15,636.92 and 6,295.65 is: 8,688.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,330.97 : 15,636.92 = 6,295.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,330.97/15,636.92 = 6,295.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,330.97x = 15,636.92 × 6,295.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,330.97x = 98,444,543.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,444,543.92/11,330.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,688.10

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