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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,322.17, 15,624.36 and 6,286.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,322.17, 15,624.36 and 6,286.09 is: 8,674.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,322.17 : 15,624.36 = 6,286.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,322.17/15,624.36 = 6,286.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,322.17x = 15,624.36 × 6,286.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,322.17x = 98,216,133.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,216,133.15/11,322.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,674.67

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