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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,373.71, 15,695.55 and 6,338.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,373.71, 15,695.55 and 6,338.14 is: 8,746.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,373.71 : 15,695.55 = 6,338.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,373.71/15,695.55 = 6,338.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,373.71x = 15,695.55 × 6,338.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,373.71x = 99,480,554.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,480,554.04/11,373.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,746.54

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