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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,396.62, 15,728.13 and 6,361.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,396.62, 15,728.13 and 6,361.82 is: 8,779.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,396.62 : 15,728.13 = 6,361.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,396.62/15,728.13 = 6,361.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,396.62x = 15,728.13 × 6,361.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,396.62x = 100,059,547.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,059,547.46/11,396.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,779.76

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