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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.52, 16,913.60 and 6,338.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.52, 16,913.60 and 6,338.62 is: 9,516.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.52 : 16,913.60 = 6,338.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.52/16,913.60 = 6,338.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.52x = 16,913.60 × 6,338.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.52x = 107,208,883.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,208,883.23/11,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,516.55

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