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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,372.52, 15,694.50 and 6,336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,372.52, 15,694.50 and 6,336.76 is: 8,744.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,372.52 : 15,694.50 = 6,336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,372.52/15,694.50 = 6,336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,372.52x = 15,694.50 × 6,336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,372.52x = 99,452,279.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,452,279.82/11,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,744.96

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