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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,309.64, 15,606.90 and 6,274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,309.64, 15,606.90 and 6,274.08 is: 8,658.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,309.64 : 15,606.90 = 6,274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,309.64/15,606.90 = 6,274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,309.64x = 15,606.90 × 6,274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,309.64x = 97,918,939.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,918,939.15/11,309.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,658.01

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