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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,319.90, 15,623.33 and 6,285.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,319.90, 15,623.33 and 6,285.73 is: 8,675.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,319.90 : 15,623.33 = 6,285.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,319.90/15,623.33 = 6,285.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,319.90x = 15,623.33 × 6,285.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,319.90x = 98,204,002.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,204,002.65/11,319.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,675.35

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