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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,083.83, 15,295.86 and 6,303.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,083.83, 15,295.86 and 6,303.66 is: 8,699.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,083.83 : 15,295.86 = 6,303.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,083.83/15,295.86 = 6,303.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,083.83x = 15,295.86 × 6,303.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,083.83x = 96,419,900.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,419,900.85/11,083.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,699.15

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