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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,316.21, 15,614.85 and 6,280.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,316.21, 15,614.85 and 6,280.17 is: 8,665.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,316.21 : 15,614.85 = 6,280.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,316.21/15,614.85 = 6,280.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,316.21x = 15,614.85 × 6,280.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,316.21x = 98,063,912.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,063,912.52/11,316.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,665.79

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