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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,341.68, 15,651.50 and 6,305.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,341.68, 15,651.50 and 6,305.74 is: 8,701.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,341.68 : 15,651.50 = 6,305.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,341.68/15,651.50 = 6,305.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,341.68x = 15,651.50 × 6,305.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,341.68x = 98,694,305.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,694,305.37/11,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,701.91

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