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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,321.55, 15,623.52 and 6,285.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,321.55, 15,623.52 and 6,285.51 is: 8,673.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,321.55 : 15,623.52 = 6,285.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,321.55/15,623.52 = 6,285.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,321.55x = 15,623.52 × 6,285.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,321.55x = 98,201,791.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,201,791.20/11,321.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,673.88

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