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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,287.91, 15,577.88 and 6,811.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,287.91, 15,577.88 and 6,811.59 is: 9,400.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,287.91 : 15,577.88 = 6,811.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,287.91/15,577.88 = 6,811.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,287.91x = 15,577.88 × 6,811.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,287.91x = 106,110,148.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,110,148.66/11,287.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,400.33

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