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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,385.68, 15,711.62 and 6,350.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,385.68, 15,711.62 and 6,350.31 is: 8,763.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,385.68 : 15,711.62 = 6,350.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,385.68/15,711.62 = 6,350.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,385.68x = 15,711.62 × 6,350.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,385.68x = 99,773,625.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,773,625.85/11,385.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,763.08

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