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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,364.56, 15,683.10 and 6,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,364.56, 15,683.10 and 6,329.24 is: 8,734.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,364.56 : 15,683.10 = 6,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,364.56/15,683.10 = 6,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,364.56x = 15,683.10 × 6,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,364.56x = 99,262,103.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,262,103.84/11,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,734.36

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