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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,340.26, 15,649.82 and 6,304.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,340.26, 15,649.82 and 6,304.69 is: 8,700.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,340.26 : 15,649.82 = 6,304.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,340.26/15,649.82 = 6,304.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,340.26x = 15,649.82 × 6,304.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,340.26x = 98,667,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,667,263.66/11,340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,700.62

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