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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,372.69, 15,693.19 and 6,336.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,372.69, 15,693.19 and 6,336.71 is: 8,744.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,372.69 : 15,693.19 = 6,336.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,372.69/15,693.19 = 6,336.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,372.69x = 15,693.19 × 6,336.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,372.69x = 99,443,217.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,443,217.40/11,372.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,744.04

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