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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,305.34, 15,601.11 and 6,269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,305.34, 15,601.11 and 6,269.46 is: 8,651.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,305.34 : 15,601.11 = 6,269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,305.34/15,601.11 = 6,269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,305.34x = 15,601.11 × 6,269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,305.34x = 97,810,535.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,810,535.10/11,305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.71

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