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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,362.14, 15,679.26 and 6,325.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,362.14, 15,679.26 and 6,325.92 is: 8,729.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,362.14 : 15,679.26 = 6,325.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,362.14/15,679.26 = 6,325.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,362.14x = 15,679.26 × 6,325.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,362.14x = 99,185,744.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,185,744.42/11,362.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,729.50

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