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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,362.28, 15,679.58 and 6,326.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,362.28, 15,679.58 and 6,326.51 is: 8,730.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,362.28 : 15,679.58 = 6,326.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,362.28/15,679.58 = 6,326.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,362.28x = 15,679.58 × 6,326.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,362.28x = 99,196,909.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,196,909.64/11,362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,730.37

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