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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,314.17, 15,611.67 and 6,277.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,314.17, 15,611.67 and 6,277.59 is: 8,662.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,314.17 : 15,611.67 = 6,277.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,314.17/15,611.67 = 6,277.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,314.17x = 15,611.67 × 6,277.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,314.17x = 98,003,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,003,663.48/11,314.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.03

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