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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,308.69, 15,605.99 and 6,273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,308.69, 15,605.99 and 6,273.68 is: 8,657.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,308.69 : 15,605.99 = 6,273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,308.69/15,605.99 = 6,273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,308.69x = 15,605.99 × 6,273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,308.69x = 97,906,987.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,906,987.34/11,308.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,657.68

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