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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,406.58, 15,740.92 and 6,370.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,406.58, 15,740.92 and 6,370.87 is: 8,791.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,406.58 : 15,740.92 = 6,370.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,406.58/15,740.92 = 6,370.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,406.58x = 15,740.92 × 6,370.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,406.58x = 100,283,383.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,283,383.70/11,406.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,791.71

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