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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,347.16, 15,659.34 and 6,311.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,347.16, 15,659.34 and 6,311.72 is: 8,710.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,347.16 : 15,659.34 = 6,311.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,347.16/15,659.34 = 6,311.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,347.16x = 15,659.34 × 6,311.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,347.16x = 98,837,369.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,837,369.46/11,347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,710.32

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