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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,355.93, 15,670.97 and 6,320.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,355.93, 15,670.97 and 6,320.06 is: 8,721.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,355.93 : 15,670.97 = 6,320.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,355.93/15,670.97 = 6,320.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,355.93x = 15,670.97 × 6,320.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,355.93x = 99,041,443.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,041,443.17/11,355.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,721.56

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