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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,339.70, 15,649.26 and 6,303.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,339.70, 15,649.26 and 6,303.90 is: 8,699.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,339.70 : 15,649.26 = 6,303.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,339.70/15,649.26 = 6,303.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,339.70x = 15,649.26 × 6,303.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,339.70x = 98,651,370.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,651,370.11/11,339.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,699.65

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