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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,313.52, 15,612.42 and 6,277.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,313.52, 15,612.42 and 6,277.63 is: 8,662.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,313.52 : 15,612.42 = 6,277.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,313.52/15,612.42 = 6,277.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,313.52x = 15,612.42 × 6,277.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,313.52x = 98,008,925.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,008,925.75/11,313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.99

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