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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,376.73, 15,699.82 and 6,341.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,376.73, 15,699.82 and 6,341.17 is: 8,750.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,376.73 : 15,699.82 = 6,341.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,376.73/15,699.82 = 6,341.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,376.73x = 15,699.82 × 6,341.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,376.73x = 99,555,227.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,555,227.59/11,376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,750.78

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