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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,351.07, 15,664.86 and 6,315.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,351.07, 15,664.86 and 6,315.39 is: 8,715.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,351.07 : 15,664.86 = 6,315.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,351.07/15,664.86 = 6,315.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,351.07x = 15,664.86 × 6,315.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,351.07x = 98,929,700.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,929,700.20/11,351.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,715.45

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