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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,362.46, 15,680.04 and 6,326.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,362.46, 15,680.04 and 6,326.54 is: 8,730.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,362.46 : 15,680.04 = 6,326.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,362.46/15,680.04 = 6,326.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,362.46x = 15,680.04 × 6,326.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,362.46x = 99,200,400.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,200,400.26/11,362.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,730.54

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