Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,388.32, 15,716 and 6,353
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,388.32, 15,716 and 6,353 is: 8,767.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,388.32 : 15,716 = 6,353 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,388.32/15,716 = 6,353/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,388.32x = 15,716 × 6,353 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,388.32x = 99,843,748 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,843,748/11,388.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,767.21
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