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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,351.44, 15,664.77 and 6,315.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,351.44, 15,664.77 and 6,315.49 is: 8,715.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,351.44 : 15,664.77 = 6,315.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,351.44/15,664.77 = 6,315.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,351.44x = 15,664.77 × 6,315.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,351.44x = 98,930,698.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,930,698.29/11,351.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,715.26

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