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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,364.17, 15,682.50 and 6,328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,364.17, 15,682.50 and 6,328.44 is: 8,733.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,364.17 : 15,682.50 = 6,328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,364.17/15,682.50 = 6,328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,364.17x = 15,682.50 × 6,328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,364.17x = 99,245,760.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,245,760.30/11,364.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,733.22

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