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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,368.42, 15,687.17 and 6,332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,368.42, 15,687.17 and 6,332.24 is: 8,737.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,368.42 : 15,687.17 = 6,332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,368.42/15,687.17 = 6,332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,368.42x = 15,687.17 × 6,332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,368.42x = 99,334,956.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,334,956.66/11,368.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,737.80

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