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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,390.81, 15,718.73 and 6,354.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,390.81, 15,718.73 and 6,354.63 is: 8,769.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,390.81 : 15,718.73 = 6,354.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,390.81/15,718.73 = 6,354.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,390.81x = 15,718.73 × 6,354.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,390.81x = 99,886,681.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,886,681.45/11,390.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,769.06

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