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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,285.67, 15,574.18 and 6,317.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,285.67, 15,574.18 and 6,317.67 is: 8,718.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,285.67 : 15,574.18 = 6,317.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,285.67/15,574.18 = 6,317.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,285.67x = 15,574.18 × 6,317.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,285.67x = 98,392,529.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,392,529.76/11,285.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,718.36

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