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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,287.17, 15,576.25 and 6,319.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,287.17, 15,576.25 and 6,319.17 is: 8,720.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,287.17 : 15,576.25 = 6,319.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,287.17/15,576.25 = 6,319.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,287.17x = 15,576.25 × 6,319.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,287.17x = 98,428,971.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,428,971.71/11,287.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,720.43

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