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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,343.63, 15,654.89 and 6,307.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,343.63, 15,654.89 and 6,307.89 is: 8,705.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,343.63 : 15,654.89 = 6,307.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,343.63/15,654.89 = 6,307.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,343.63x = 15,654.89 × 6,307.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,343.63x = 98,749,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,749,292.54/11,343.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,705.26

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