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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,350.80, 15,664.20 and 6,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,350.80, 15,664.20 and 6,315.60 is: 8,715.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,350.80 : 15,664.20 = 6,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,350.80/15,664.20 = 6,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,350.80x = 15,664.20 × 6,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,350.80x = 98,928,821.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,928,821.52/11,350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,715.58

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