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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,337.93, 15,645.57 and 6,301.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,337.93, 15,645.57 and 6,301.82 is: 8,696.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,337.93 : 15,645.57 = 6,301.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,337.93/15,645.57 = 6,301.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,337.93x = 15,645.57 × 6,301.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,337.93x = 98,595,487.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,595,487.71/11,337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,696.07

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