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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,309.88, 15,607.64 and 6,341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,309.88, 15,607.64 and 6,341.88 is: 8,751.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,309.88 : 15,607.64 = 6,341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,309.88/15,607.64 = 6,341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,309.88x = 15,607.64 × 6,341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,309.88x = 98,981,779.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,981,779.96/11,309.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,751.80

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