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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,355.72, 15,671.24 and 6,320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,355.72, 15,671.24 and 6,320.22 is: 8,722.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,355.72 : 15,671.24 = 6,320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,355.72/15,671.24 = 6,320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,355.72x = 15,671.24 × 6,320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,355.72x = 99,045,684.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,045,684.47/11,355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,722.10

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