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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,305.63, 15,601.77 and 6,337.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,305.63, 15,601.77 and 6,337.63 is: 8,745.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,305.63 : 15,601.77 = 6,337.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,305.63/15,601.77 = 6,337.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,305.63x = 15,601.77 × 6,337.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,305.63x = 98,878,135.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,878,135.91/11,305.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,745.92

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