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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,369.74, 15,689.90 and 6,333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,369.74, 15,689.90 and 6,333.96 is: 8,740.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,369.74 : 15,689.90 = 6,333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,369.74/15,689.90 = 6,333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,369.74x = 15,689.90 × 6,333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,369.74x = 99,379,199.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,379,199.00/11,369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,740.67

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