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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,341.58, 15,651.56 and 6,237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,341.58, 15,651.56 and 6,237.31 is: 8,607.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,341.58 : 15,651.56 = 6,237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,341.58/15,651.56 = 6,237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,341.58x = 15,651.56 × 6,237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,341.58x = 97,623,631.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,623,631.70/11,341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,607.59

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