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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,386.63, 15,713.58 and 6,350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,386.63, 15,713.58 and 6,350.72 is: 8,764.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,386.63 : 15,713.58 = 6,350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,386.63/15,713.58 = 6,350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,386.63x = 15,713.58 × 6,350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,386.63x = 99,792,564.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,792,564.44/11,386.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,764.01

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