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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,392.58, 15,718.02 and 6,355.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,392.58, 15,718.02 and 6,355.86 is: 8,769.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,392.58 : 15,718.02 = 6,355.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,392.58/15,718.02 = 6,355.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,392.58x = 15,718.02 × 6,355.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,392.58x = 99,901,534.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,901,534.60/11,392.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,769.00

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