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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,364.76, 15,683.01 and 6,328.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,364.76, 15,683.01 and 6,328.87 is: 8,733.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,364.76 : 15,683.01 = 6,328.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,364.76/15,683.01 = 6,328.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,364.76x = 15,683.01 × 6,328.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,364.76x = 99,255,731.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,255,731.50/11,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,733.64

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