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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,373.52, 15,695.88 and 6,337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,373.52, 15,695.88 and 6,337.76 is: 8,746.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,373.52 : 15,695.88 = 6,337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,373.52/15,695.88 = 6,337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,373.52x = 15,695.88 × 6,337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,373.52x = 99,476,720.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,476,720.43/11,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,746.34

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