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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,317.01, 15,617.48 and 6,281.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,317.01, 15,617.48 and 6,281.23 is: 8,668.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,317.01 : 15,617.48 = 6,281.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,317.01/15,617.48 = 6,281.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,317.01x = 15,617.48 × 6,281.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,317.01x = 98,096,952.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,096,952.49/11,317.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,668.10

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