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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,350.13, 15,663.24 and 6,382.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,350.13, 15,663.24 and 6,382.13 is: 8,807.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,350.13 : 15,663.24 = 6,382.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,350.13/15,663.24 = 6,382.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,350.13x = 15,663.24 × 6,382.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,350.13x = 99,964,755.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,964,755.59/11,350.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,807.37

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