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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,321.73, 15,624.98 and 6,286.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,321.73, 15,624.98 and 6,286.93 is: 8,676.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,321.73 : 15,624.98 = 6,286.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,321.73/15,624.98 = 6,286.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,321.73x = 15,624.98 × 6,286.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,321.73x = 98,233,155.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,233,155.51/11,321.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,676.51

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