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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,358.58, 15,674.47 and 6,322.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,358.58, 15,674.47 and 6,322.63 is: 8,725.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,358.58 : 15,674.47 = 6,322.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,358.58/15,674.47 = 6,322.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,358.58x = 15,674.47 × 6,322.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,358.58x = 99,103,893.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,103,893.85/11,358.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,725.03

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