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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,347.80, 15,659.82 and 6,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,347.80, 15,659.82 and 6,312 is: 8,710.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,347.80 : 15,659.82 = 6,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,347.80/15,659.82 = 6,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,347.80x = 15,659.82 × 6,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,347.80x = 98,844,783.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,844,783.84/11,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,710.48

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