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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,336.97, 15,645.96 and 6,301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,336.97, 15,645.96 and 6,301.56 is: 8,696.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,336.97 : 15,645.96 = 6,301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,336.97/15,645.96 = 6,301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,336.97x = 15,645.96 × 6,301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,336.97x = 98,593,955.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,593,955.70/11,336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,696.68

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