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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,287.61, 15,578.39 and 6,507.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,287.61, 15,578.39 and 6,507.39 is: 8,981.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,287.61 : 15,578.39 = 6,507.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,287.61/15,578.39 = 6,507.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,287.61x = 15,578.39 × 6,507.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,287.61x = 101,374,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,374,659.30/11,287.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,981.06

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