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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,363.87, 15,681.03 and 6,327.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,363.87, 15,681.03 and 6,327.90 is: 8,731.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,363.87 : 15,681.03 = 6,327.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,363.87/15,681.03 = 6,327.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,363.87x = 15,681.03 × 6,327.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,363.87x = 99,227,966.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,227,966.01/11,363.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,731.88

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