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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,313.62, 15,622.71 and 7,071.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,313.62, 15,622.71 and 7,071.93 is: 9,765.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,313.62 : 15,622.71 = 7,071.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,313.62/15,622.71 = 7,071.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,313.62x = 15,622.71 × 7,071.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,313.62x = 110,482,615.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,482,615.74/11,313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,765.46

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