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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,317.23, 15,617.70 and 6,281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,317.23, 15,617.70 and 6,281.28 is: 8,668.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,317.23 : 15,617.70 = 6,281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,317.23/15,617.70 = 6,281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,317.23x = 15,617.70 × 6,281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,317.23x = 98,099,146.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,099,146.66/11,317.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,668.12

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