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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,326.63, 15,630.93 and 6,291.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,326.63, 15,630.93 and 6,291.17 is: 8,681.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,326.63 : 15,630.93 = 6,291.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,326.63/15,630.93 = 6,291.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,326.63x = 15,630.93 × 6,291.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,326.63x = 98,336,876.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,336,876.97/11,326.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,681.92

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