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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,317.55, 15,618.50 and 6,281.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,317.55, 15,618.50 and 6,281.85 is: 8,669.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,317.55 : 15,618.50 = 6,281.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,317.55/15,618.50 = 6,281.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,317.55x = 15,618.50 × 6,281.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,317.55x = 98,113,042.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,113,042.82/11,317.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,669.11

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