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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,382.91, 15,707.46 and 6,346.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,382.91, 15,707.46 and 6,346.74 is: 8,757.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,382.91 : 15,707.46 = 6,346.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,382.91/15,707.46 = 6,346.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,382.91x = 15,707.46 × 6,346.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,382.91x = 99,691,164.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,691,164.68/11,382.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,757.97

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