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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,281.50, 15,568.47 and 6,313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,281.50, 15,568.47 and 6,313.50 is: 8,712.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,281.50 : 15,568.47 = 6,313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,281.50/15,568.47 = 6,313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,281.50x = 15,568.47 × 6,313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,281.50x = 98,291,535.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,291,535.35/11,281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,712.63

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