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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,350.67, 15,662.72 and 6,314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,350.67, 15,662.72 and 6,314.08 is: 8,712.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,350.67 : 15,662.72 = 6,314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,350.67/15,662.72 = 6,314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,350.67x = 15,662.72 × 6,314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,350.67x = 98,895,667.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,895,667.10/11,350.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,712.76

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