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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,284.67, 15,572.81 and 6,316.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,284.67, 15,572.81 and 6,316.67 is: 8,716.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,284.67 : 15,572.81 = 6,316.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,284.67/15,572.81 = 6,316.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,284.67x = 15,572.81 × 6,316.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,284.67x = 98,368,270.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,368,270.16/11,284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,716.98

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