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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,369.78, 15,690.06 and 6,333.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,369.78, 15,690.06 and 6,333.99 is: 8,740.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,369.78 : 15,690.06 = 6,333.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,369.78/15,690.06 = 6,333.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,369.78x = 15,690.06 × 6,333.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,369.78x = 99,380,683.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,380,683.14/11,369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,740.77

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