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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,310.82, 15,608.91 and 6,275.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,310.82, 15,608.91 and 6,275.81 is: 8,660.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,310.82 : 15,608.91 = 6,275.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,310.82/15,608.91 = 6,275.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,310.82x = 15,608.91 × 6,275.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,310.82x = 97,958,475.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,958,475.42/11,310.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,660.60

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