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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,306.73, 15,604.08 and 6,271.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,306.73, 15,604.08 and 6,271.43 is: 8,655.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,306.73 : 15,604.08 = 6,271.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,306.73/15,604.08 = 6,271.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,306.73x = 15,604.08 × 6,271.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,306.73x = 97,859,895.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,859,895.43/11,306.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,655.01

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