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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,341.35, 15,651.81 and 6,865.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,341.35, 15,651.81 and 6,865.29 is: 9,474.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,341.35 : 15,651.81 = 6,865.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,341.35/15,651.81 = 6,865.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,341.35x = 15,651.81 × 6,865.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,341.35x = 107,454,214.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,454,214.67/11,341.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,474.55

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