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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,360.64, 15,677.55 and 6,324.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,360.64, 15,677.55 and 6,324.87 is: 8,728.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,360.64 : 15,677.55 = 6,324.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,360.64/15,677.55 = 6,324.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,360.64x = 15,677.55 × 6,324.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,360.64x = 99,158,465.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,158,465.67/11,360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,728.25

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