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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,363.59, 15,681.55 and 6,328.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,363.59, 15,681.55 and 6,328.18 is: 8,732.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,363.59 : 15,681.55 = 6,328.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,363.59/15,681.55 = 6,328.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,363.59x = 15,681.55 × 6,328.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,363.59x = 99,235,598.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,235,598.52/11,363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,732.77

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