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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,274.16, 15,558.36 and 6,306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,274.16, 15,558.36 and 6,306.16 is: 8,702.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,274.16 : 15,558.36 = 6,306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,274.16/15,558.36 = 6,306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,274.16x = 15,558.36 × 6,306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,274.16x = 98,113,507.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,113,507.50/11,274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,702.51

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