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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,392.63, 15,721.81 and 6,356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,392.63, 15,721.81 and 6,356.54 is: 8,772.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,392.63 : 15,721.81 = 6,356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,392.63/15,721.81 = 6,356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,392.63x = 15,721.81 × 6,356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,392.63x = 99,936,337.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,936,337.55/11,392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,772.02

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