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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,364.96, 15,683.48 and 6,329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,364.96, 15,683.48 and 6,329.04 is: 8,733.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,364.96 : 15,683.48 = 6,329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,364.96/15,683.48 = 6,329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,364.96x = 15,683.48 × 6,329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,364.96x = 99,261,372.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,261,372.26/11,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,733.98

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