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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,349.61, 15,662.46 and 6,381.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,349.61, 15,662.46 and 6,381.61 is: 8,806.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,349.61 : 15,662.46 = 6,381.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,349.61/15,662.46 = 6,381.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,349.61x = 15,662.46 × 6,381.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,349.61x = 99,951,711.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,951,711.36/11,349.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,806.62

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