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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,311.92, 15,610.14 and 6,276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,311.92, 15,610.14 and 6,276.12 is: 8,660.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,311.92 : 15,610.14 = 6,276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,311.92/15,610.14 = 6,276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,311.92x = 15,610.14 × 6,276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,311.92x = 97,971,111.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,971,111.86/11,311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,660.87

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