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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,333.83, 15,640.32 and 6,297.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,333.83, 15,640.32 and 6,297.91 is: 8,690.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,333.83 : 15,640.32 = 6,297.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,333.83/15,640.32 = 6,297.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,333.83x = 15,640.32 × 6,297.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,333.83x = 98,501,327.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,501,327.73/11,333.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,690.91

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