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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,307.91, 15,603.05 and 6,271.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,307.91, 15,603.05 and 6,271.33 is: 8,653.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,307.91 : 15,603.05 = 6,271.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,307.91/15,603.05 = 6,271.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,307.91x = 15,603.05 × 6,271.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,307.91x = 97,851,844.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,851,844.20/11,307.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,653.40

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