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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,371.53, 15,693.86 and 6,336.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,371.53, 15,693.86 and 6,336.57 is: 8,745.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,371.53 : 15,693.86 = 6,336.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,371.53/15,693.86 = 6,336.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,371.53x = 15,693.86 × 6,336.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,371.53x = 99,445,163.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,445,163.99/11,371.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,745.10

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