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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,315.03, 15,613.46 and 6,277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,315.03, 15,613.46 and 6,277.94 is: 8,662.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,315.03 : 15,613.46 = 6,277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,315.03/15,613.46 = 6,277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,315.03x = 15,613.46 × 6,277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,315.03x = 98,020,365.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,020,365.07/11,315.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.85

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