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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,361.98, 15,679.32 and 6,326.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,361.98, 15,679.32 and 6,326.07 is: 8,729.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,361.98 : 15,679.32 = 6,326.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,361.98/15,679.32 = 6,326.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,361.98x = 15,679.32 × 6,326.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,361.98x = 99,188,475.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,188,475.87/11,361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,729.86

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