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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,327.51, 15,631.30 and 6,291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,327.51, 15,631.30 and 6,291.44 is: 8,681.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,327.51 : 15,631.30 = 6,291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,327.51/15,631.30 = 6,291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,327.51x = 15,631.30 × 6,291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,327.51x = 98,343,409.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,343,409.42/11,327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,681.82

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