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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,309.31, 15,606.74 and 6,273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,309.31, 15,606.74 and 6,273.54 is: 8,657.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,309.31 : 15,606.74 = 6,273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,309.31/15,606.74 = 6,273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,309.31x = 15,606.74 × 6,273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,309.31x = 97,909,507.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,909,507.66/11,309.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,657.43

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