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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,337.49, 15,645.72 and 6,301.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,337.49, 15,645.72 and 6,301.55 is: 8,696.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,337.49 : 15,645.72 = 6,301.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,337.49/15,645.72 = 6,301.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,337.49x = 15,645.72 × 6,301.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,337.49x = 98,592,349.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,592,349.61/11,337.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,696.13

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