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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,347.80, 15,660.90 and 6,312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,347.80, 15,660.90 and 6,312.48 is: 8,711.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,347.80 : 15,660.90 = 6,312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,347.80/15,660.90 = 6,312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,347.80x = 15,660.90 × 6,312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,347.80x = 98,859,118.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,859,118.03/11,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,711.74

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