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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,385.07, 15,711.48 and 6,349.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,385.07, 15,711.48 and 6,349.61 is: 8,762.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,385.07 : 15,711.48 = 6,349.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,385.07/15,711.48 = 6,349.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,385.07x = 15,711.48 × 6,349.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,385.07x = 99,761,809.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,761,809.80/11,385.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,762.51

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