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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,309.69, 15,607.36 and 6,274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,309.69, 15,607.36 and 6,274.68 is: 8,659.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,309.69 : 15,607.36 = 6,274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,309.69/15,607.36 = 6,274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,309.69x = 15,607.36 × 6,274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,309.69x = 97,931,173.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,931,173.96/11,309.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,659.05

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