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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,336.84, 15,644.97 and 6,301.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,336.84, 15,644.97 and 6,301.37 is: 8,695.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,336.84 : 15,644.97 = 6,301.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,336.84/15,644.97 = 6,301.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,336.84x = 15,644.97 × 6,301.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,336.84x = 98,584,744.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,584,744.61/11,336.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,695.96

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