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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,344, 15,655.52 and 6,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,344, 15,655.52 and 6,376 is: 8,799.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,344 : 15,655.52 = 6,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,344/15,655.52 = 6,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,344x = 15,655.52 × 6,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,344x = 99,819,595.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,819,595.52/11,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,799.33

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