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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,317.61, 15,617.56 and 6,281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,317.61, 15,617.56 and 6,281.58 is: 8,668.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,317.61 : 15,617.56 = 6,281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,317.61/15,617.56 = 6,281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,317.61x = 15,617.56 × 6,281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,317.61x = 98,103,007.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,103,007.18/11,317.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,668.18

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