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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,339.83, 15,649.50 and 6,304.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,339.83, 15,649.50 and 6,304.14 is: 8,700.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,339.83 : 15,649.50 = 6,304.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,339.83/15,649.50 = 6,304.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,339.83x = 15,649.50 × 6,304.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,339.83x = 98,656,622.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,656,622.68/11,339.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,700.01

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