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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,347.42, 15,659.51 and 6,311.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,347.42, 15,659.51 and 6,311.65 is: 8,710.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,347.42 : 15,659.51 = 6,311.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,347.42/15,659.51 = 6,311.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,347.42x = 15,659.51 × 6,311.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,347.42x = 98,837,346.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,837,346.29/11,347.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,710.12

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