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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,391.93, 15,720.95 and 6,356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,391.93, 15,720.95 and 6,356.48 is: 8,771.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,391.93 : 15,720.95 = 6,356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,391.93/15,720.95 = 6,356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,391.93x = 15,720.95 × 6,356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,391.93x = 99,929,904.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,929,904.26/11,391.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,771.99

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