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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,370.89, 15,691.59 and 6,335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,370.89, 15,691.59 and 6,335.52 is: 8,742.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,370.89 : 15,691.59 = 6,335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,370.89/15,691.59 = 6,335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,370.89x = 15,691.59 × 6,335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,370.89x = 99,414,382.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,414,382.28/11,370.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,742.89

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