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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,379.58, 15,703.89 and 6,344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,379.58, 15,703.89 and 6,344.12 is: 8,754.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,379.58 : 15,703.89 = 6,344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,379.58/15,703.89 = 6,344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,379.58x = 15,703.89 × 6,344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,379.58x = 99,627,362.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,627,362.63/11,379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,754.92

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