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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,314.39, 15,612.78 and 6,533.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,314.39, 15,612.78 and 6,533.97 is: 9,016.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,314.39 : 15,612.78 = 6,533.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,314.39/15,612.78 = 6,533.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,314.39x = 15,612.78 × 6,533.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,314.39x = 102,013,436.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,013,436.14/11,314.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.26

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