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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,310.67, 15,608.17 and 6,274.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,310.67, 15,608.17 and 6,274.49 is: 8,658.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,310.67 : 15,608.17 = 6,274.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,310.67/15,608.17 = 6,274.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,310.67x = 15,608.17 × 6,274.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,310.67x = 97,933,306.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,933,306.58/11,310.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,658.49

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