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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,339.78, 15,648.17 and 6,303.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,339.78, 15,648.17 and 6,303.69 is: 8,698.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,339.78 : 15,648.17 = 6,303.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,339.78/15,648.17 = 6,303.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,339.78x = 15,648.17 × 6,303.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,339.78x = 98,641,181.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,641,181.23/11,339.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,698.69

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