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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,364.36, 15,681.70 and 6,647.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,364.36, 15,681.70 and 6,647.72 is: 9,173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,364.36 : 15,681.70 = 6,647.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,364.36/15,681.70 = 6,647.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,364.36x = 15,681.70 × 6,647.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,364.36x = 104,247,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,247,550.72/11,364.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,173.20

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