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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,317.56, 15,617.94 and 6,281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,317.56, 15,617.94 and 6,281.52 is: 8,668.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,317.56 : 15,617.94 = 6,281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,317.56/15,617.94 = 6,281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,317.56x = 15,617.94 × 6,281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,317.56x = 98,104,402.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,104,402.47/11,317.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,668.34

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