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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,350.02, 15,663.23 and 6,314.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,350.02, 15,663.23 and 6,314.71 is: 8,714.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,350.02 : 15,663.23 = 6,314.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,350.02/15,663.23 = 6,314.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,350.02x = 15,663.23 × 6,314.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,350.02x = 98,908,722.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,908,722.28/11,350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,714.41

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