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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,370.63, 15,691.95 and 6,334.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,370.63, 15,691.95 and 6,334.86 is: 8,742.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,370.63 : 15,691.95 = 6,334.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,370.63/15,691.95 = 6,334.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,370.63x = 15,691.95 × 6,334.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,370.63x = 99,406,306.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,406,306.38/11,370.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,742.37

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