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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,337.72, 15,645.78 and 6,301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,337.72, 15,645.78 and 6,301.92 is: 8,696.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,337.72 : 15,645.78 = 6,301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,337.72/15,645.78 = 6,301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,337.72x = 15,645.78 × 6,301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,337.72x = 98,598,453.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,598,453.90/11,337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,696.50

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