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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,357.61, 15,673.39 and 6,321.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,357.61, 15,673.39 and 6,321.75 is: 8,723.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,357.61 : 15,673.39 = 6,321.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,357.61/15,673.39 = 6,321.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,357.61x = 15,673.39 × 6,321.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,357.61x = 99,083,253.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,083,253.23/11,357.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,723.95

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