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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,347.64, 15,659.96 and 6,634.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,347.64, 15,659.96 and 6,634.65 is: 9,155.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,347.64 : 15,659.96 = 6,634.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,347.64/15,659.96 = 6,634.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,347.64x = 15,659.96 × 6,634.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,347.64x = 103,898,320.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,898,320.44/11,347.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,155.94

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