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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,310.98, 15,608.86 and 6,275.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,310.98, 15,608.86 and 6,275.19 is: 8,659.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,310.98 : 15,608.86 = 6,275.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,310.98/15,608.86 = 6,275.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,310.98x = 15,608.86 × 6,275.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,310.98x = 97,948,562.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,948,562.18/11,310.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,659.60

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