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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,351.90, 15,664.11 and 6,315.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,351.90, 15,664.11 and 6,315.11 is: 8,714.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,351.90 : 15,664.11 = 6,315.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,351.90/15,664.11 = 6,315.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,351.90x = 15,664.11 × 6,315.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,351.90x = 98,920,577.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,920,577.70/11,351.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,714.01

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