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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,348.67, 15,659.96 and 6,312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,348.67, 15,659.96 and 6,312.08 is: 8,710.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,348.67 : 15,659.96 = 6,312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,348.67/15,659.96 = 6,312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,348.67x = 15,659.96 × 6,312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,348.67x = 98,846,920.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,846,920.32/11,348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,710.00

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