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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,364.64, 15,683.36 and 6,328.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,364.64, 15,683.36 and 6,328.73 is: 8,733.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,364.64 : 15,683.36 = 6,328.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,364.64/15,683.36 = 6,328.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,364.64x = 15,683.36 × 6,328.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,364.64x = 99,255,758.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,255,758.50/11,364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,733.74

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