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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,282.42, 15,569.70 and 6,314.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,282.42, 15,569.70 and 6,314.42 is: 8,713.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,282.42 : 15,569.70 = 6,314.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,282.42/15,569.70 = 6,314.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,282.42x = 15,569.70 × 6,314.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,282.42x = 98,313,625.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,313,625.07/11,282.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,713.88

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