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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,348.25, 15,660.59 and 6,380.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,348.25, 15,660.59 and 6,380.25 is: 8,804.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,348.25 : 15,660.59 = 6,380.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,348.25/15,660.59 = 6,380.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,348.25x = 15,660.59 × 6,380.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,348.25x = 99,918,447.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,918,447.45/11,348.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,804.75

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