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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,315.30, 15,613.22 and 6,278.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,315.30, 15,613.22 and 6,278.72 is: 8,663.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,315.30 : 15,613.22 = 6,278.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,315.30/15,613.22 = 6,278.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,315.30x = 15,613.22 × 6,278.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,315.30x = 98,030,974.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,030,974.31/11,315.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,663.58

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