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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,341.92, 15,652.08 and 6,306.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,341.92, 15,652.08 and 6,306.34 is: 8,702.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,341.92 : 15,652.08 = 6,306.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,341.92/15,652.08 = 6,306.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,341.92x = 15,652.08 × 6,306.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,341.92x = 98,707,338.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,707,338.19/11,341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,702.88

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