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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,383.16, 15,709.92 and 6,348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,383.16, 15,709.92 and 6,348.20 is: 8,761.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,383.16 : 15,709.92 = 6,348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,383.16/15,709.92 = 6,348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,383.16x = 15,709.92 × 6,348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,383.16x = 99,729,714.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,729,714.14/11,383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,761.16

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