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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,377.80, 15,701.90 and 6,342.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,377.80, 15,701.90 and 6,342.05 is: 8,752.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,377.80 : 15,701.90 = 6,342.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,377.80/15,701.90 = 6,342.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,377.80x = 15,701.90 × 6,342.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,377.80x = 99,582,242.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,582,242.44/11,377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,752.33

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