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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,368.95, 15,688.80 and 6,333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,368.95, 15,688.80 and 6,333.18 is: 8,739.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,368.95 : 15,688.80 = 6,333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,368.95/15,688.80 = 6,333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,368.95x = 15,688.80 × 6,333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,368.95x = 99,359,994.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,359,994.38/11,368.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,739.59

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