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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,315.21, 15,615.02 and 6,279.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,315.21, 15,615.02 and 6,279.53 is: 8,665.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,315.21 : 15,615.02 = 6,279.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,315.21/15,615.02 = 6,279.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,315.21x = 15,615.02 × 6,279.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,315.21x = 98,054,924.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,054,924.16/11,315.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,665.77

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