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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,312.54, 15,611.66 and 6,277.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,312.54, 15,611.66 and 6,277.13 is: 8,662.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,312.54 : 15,611.66 = 6,277.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,312.54/15,611.66 = 6,277.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,312.54x = 15,611.66 × 6,277.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,312.54x = 97,996,360.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,996,360.46/11,312.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.63

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