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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,348.18, 15,660.26 and 6,312.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,348.18, 15,660.26 and 6,312.29 is: 8,710.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,348.18 : 15,660.26 = 6,312.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,348.18/15,660.26 = 6,312.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,348.18x = 15,660.26 × 6,312.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,348.18x = 98,852,110.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,852,110.18/11,348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,710.84

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