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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,392.55, 15,721.67 and 6,356.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,392.55, 15,721.67 and 6,356.78 is: 8,772.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,392.55 : 15,721.67 = 6,356.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,392.55/15,721.67 = 6,356.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,392.55x = 15,721.67 × 6,356.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,392.55x = 99,939,197.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,939,197.42/11,392.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,772.33

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