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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,351.07, 15,664.05 and 6,315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,351.07, 15,664.05 and 6,315.48 is: 8,715.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,351.07 : 15,664.05 = 6,315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,351.07/15,664.05 = 6,315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,351.07x = 15,664.05 × 6,315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,351.07x = 98,925,994.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,925,994.49/11,351.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,715.13

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