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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,348.46, 15,660.67 and 6,312.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,348.46, 15,660.67 and 6,312.06 is: 8,710.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,348.46 : 15,660.67 = 6,312.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,348.46/15,660.67 = 6,312.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,348.46x = 15,660.67 × 6,312.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,348.46x = 98,851,088.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,851,088.68/11,348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,710.53

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