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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,349.16, 15,660.48 and 6,312.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,349.16, 15,660.48 and 6,312.10 is: 8,709.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,349.16 : 15,660.48 = 6,312.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,349.16/15,660.48 = 6,312.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,349.16x = 15,660.48 × 6,312.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,349.16x = 98,850,515.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,850,515.81/11,349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,709.94

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