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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,330.99, 15,635.90 and 6,294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,330.99, 15,635.90 and 6,294.78 is: 8,686.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,330.99 : 15,635.90 = 6,294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,330.99/15,635.90 = 6,294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,330.99x = 15,635.90 × 6,294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,330.99x = 98,424,566.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,424,566.34/11,330.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,686.32

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