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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,368.71, 15,688.80 and 6,332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,368.71, 15,688.80 and 6,332.88 is: 8,739.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,368.71 : 15,688.80 = 6,332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,368.71/15,688.80 = 6,332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,368.71x = 15,688.80 × 6,332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,368.71x = 99,355,287.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,355,287.74/11,368.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,739.36

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