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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,385.20, 15,710.67 and 6,349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,385.20, 15,710.67 and 6,349.02 is: 8,761.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,385.20 : 15,710.67 = 6,349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,385.20/15,710.67 = 6,349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,385.20x = 15,710.67 × 6,349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,385.20x = 99,747,358.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,747,358.04/11,385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,761.15

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