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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,380.46, 15,705.10 and 6,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,380.46, 15,705.10 and 6,345 is: 8,756.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,380.46 : 15,705.10 = 6,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,380.46/15,705.10 = 6,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,380.46x = 15,705.10 × 6,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,380.46x = 99,648,859.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,648,859.50/11,380.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,756.14

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