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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,317.23, 15,619.65 and 6,601.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,317.23, 15,619.65 and 6,601.51 is: 9,111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,317.23 : 15,619.65 = 6,601.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,317.23/15,619.65 = 6,601.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,317.23x = 15,619.65 × 6,601.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,317.23x = 103,113,275.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,113,275.67/11,317.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.18

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