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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,341.62, 15,651.16 and 6,305.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,341.62, 15,651.16 and 6,305.85 is: 8,701.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,341.62 : 15,651.16 = 6,305.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,341.62/15,651.16 = 6,305.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,341.62x = 15,651.16 × 6,305.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,341.62x = 98,693,851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,693,851.52/11,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,701.92

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