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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,318.76, 15,619.15 and 6,282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,318.76, 15,619.15 and 6,282.74 is: 8,669.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,318.76 : 15,619.15 = 6,282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,318.76/15,619.15 = 6,282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,318.76x = 15,619.15 × 6,282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,318.76x = 98,131,058.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,131,058.47/11,318.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,669.77

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