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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,370.23, 15,691.08 and 6,266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,370.23, 15,691.08 and 6,266.35 is: 8,647.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,370.23 : 15,691.08 = 6,266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,370.23/15,691.08 = 6,266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,370.23x = 15,691.08 × 6,266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,370.23x = 98,325,799.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,325,799.16/11,370.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.65

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