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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,318.21, 15,618.84 and 6,282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,318.21, 15,618.84 and 6,282.28 is: 8,669.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,318.21 : 15,618.84 = 6,282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,318.21/15,618.84 = 6,282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,318.21x = 15,618.84 × 6,282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,318.21x = 98,121,922.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,121,922.12/11,318.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,669.39

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