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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,363.69, 15,680.77 and 6,327.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,363.69, 15,680.77 and 6,327.71 is: 8,731.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,363.69 : 15,680.77 = 6,327.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,363.69/15,680.77 = 6,327.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,363.69x = 15,680.77 × 6,327.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,363.69x = 99,223,388.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,223,388.52/11,363.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,731.62

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