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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,317.80, 15,618.42 and 6,282.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,317.80, 15,618.42 and 6,282.01 is: 8,669.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,317.80 : 15,618.42 = 6,282.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,317.80/15,618.42 = 6,282.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,317.80x = 15,618.42 × 6,282.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,317.80x = 98,115,066.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,115,066.59/11,317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,669.09

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