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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,349.25, 15,661.97 and 6,381.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,349.25, 15,661.97 and 6,381.25 is: 8,806.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,349.25 : 15,661.97 = 6,381.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,349.25/15,661.97 = 6,381.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,349.25x = 15,661.97 × 6,381.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,349.25x = 99,942,946.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,942,946.06/11,349.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,806.13

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