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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,367.46, 15,686.30 and 6,262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,367.46, 15,686.30 and 6,262.76 is: 8,642.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,367.46 : 15,686.30 = 6,262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,367.46/15,686.30 = 6,262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,367.46x = 15,686.30 × 6,262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,367.46x = 98,239,432.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,239,432.73/11,367.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.16

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