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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,322.03, 15,622.77 and 6,286.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,322.03, 15,622.77 and 6,286.31 is: 8,674.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,322.03 : 15,622.77 = 6,286.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,322.03/15,622.77 = 6,286.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,322.03x = 15,622.77 × 6,286.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,322.03x = 98,209,579.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,209,579.32/11,322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,674.20

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