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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,369.58, 15,689.76 and 6,333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,369.58, 15,689.76 and 6,333.60 is: 8,740.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,369.58 : 15,689.76 = 6,333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,369.58/15,689.76 = 6,333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,369.58x = 15,689.76 × 6,333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,369.58x = 99,372,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,372,663.94/11,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,740.22

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