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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,307.69, 15,604.61 and 6,272.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,307.69, 15,604.61 and 6,272.68 is: 8,656.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,307.69 : 15,604.61 = 6,272.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,307.69/15,604.61 = 6,272.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,307.69x = 15,604.61 × 6,272.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,307.69x = 97,882,725.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,882,725.05/11,307.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,656.30

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