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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,341.69, 15,651.53 and 6,373.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,341.69, 15,651.53 and 6,373.69 is: 8,795.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,341.69 : 15,651.53 = 6,373.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,341.69/15,651.53 = 6,373.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,341.69x = 15,651.53 × 6,373.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,341.69x = 99,757,953.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,757,953.15/11,341.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,795.69

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