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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,335.83, 15,643.08 and 6,299.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,335.83, 15,643.08 and 6,299.91 is: 8,693.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,335.83 : 15,643.08 = 6,299.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,335.83/15,643.08 = 6,299.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,335.83x = 15,643.08 × 6,299.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,335.83x = 98,549,996.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,549,996.12/11,335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,693.67

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