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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,314.04, 15,613.46 and 6,278.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,314.04, 15,613.46 and 6,278.28 is: 8,664.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,314.04 : 15,613.46 = 6,278.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,314.04/15,613.46 = 6,278.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,314.04x = 15,613.46 × 6,278.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,314.04x = 98,025,673.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,025,673.65/11,314.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,664.07

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