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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,315.08, 15,614.77 and 6,280.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,315.08, 15,614.77 and 6,280.06 is: 8,666.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,315.08 : 15,614.77 = 6,280.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,315.08/15,614.77 = 6,280.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,315.08x = 15,614.77 × 6,280.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,315.08x = 98,061,692.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,061,692.49/11,315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,666.46

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