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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,364.46, 15,682.97 and 6,329.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,364.46, 15,682.97 and 6,329.65 is: 8,734.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,364.46 : 15,682.97 = 6,329.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,364.46/15,682.97 = 6,329.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,364.46x = 15,682.97 × 6,329.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,364.46x = 99,267,711.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,267,711.06/11,364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,734.93

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