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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,314.67, 15,614.98 and 6,278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,314.67, 15,614.98 and 6,278.90 is: 8,665.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,314.67 : 15,614.98 = 6,278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,314.67/15,614.98 = 6,278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,314.67x = 15,614.98 × 6,278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,314.67x = 98,044,866.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,044,866.53/11,314.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,665.29

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