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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,349.30, 15,660.84 and 6,312.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,349.30, 15,660.84 and 6,312.72 is: 8,710.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,349.30 : 15,660.84 = 6,312.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,349.30/15,660.84 = 6,312.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,349.30x = 15,660.84 × 6,312.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,349.30x = 98,862,497.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,862,497.88/11,349.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,710.89

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