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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,336.65, 15,644.26 and 6,300.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,336.65, 15,644.26 and 6,300.74 is: 8,694.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,336.65 : 15,644.26 = 6,300.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,336.65/15,644.26 = 6,300.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,336.65x = 15,644.26 × 6,300.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,336.65x = 98,570,414.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,570,414.75/11,336.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,694.85

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