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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,319.77, 15,619.62 and 6,284.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,319.77, 15,619.62 and 6,284.03 is: 8,671.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,319.77 : 15,619.62 = 6,284.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,319.77/15,619.62 = 6,284.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,319.77x = 15,619.62 × 6,284.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,319.77x = 98,154,160.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,154,160.67/11,319.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,671.04

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