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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,350.74, 15,664.02 and 6,314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,350.74, 15,664.02 and 6,314.84 is: 8,714.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,350.74 : 15,664.02 = 6,314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,350.74/15,664.02 = 6,314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,350.74x = 15,664.02 × 6,314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,350.74x = 98,915,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,915,780.06/11,350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,714.48

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