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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,330.27, 15,635.34 and 6,294.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,330.27, 15,635.34 and 6,294.81 is: 8,686.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,330.27 : 15,635.34 = 6,294.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,330.27/15,635.34 = 6,294.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,330.27x = 15,635.34 × 6,294.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,330.27x = 98,421,491.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,421,491.54/11,330.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,686.60

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