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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,301, 15,595.44 and 6,333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,301, 15,595.44 and 6,333 is: 8,739.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,301 : 15,595.44 = 6,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,301/15,595.44 = 6,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,301x = 15,595.44 × 6,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,301x = 98,765,921.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,765,921.52/11,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,739.57

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