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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,346.83, 15,658.44 and 6,310.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,346.83, 15,658.44 and 6,310.43 is: 8,708.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,346.83 : 15,658.44 = 6,310.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,346.83/15,658.44 = 6,310.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,346.83x = 15,658.44 × 6,310.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,346.83x = 98,811,489.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,811,489.53/11,346.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,708.29

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