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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,342.73, 15,651.77 and 6,306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,342.73, 15,651.77 and 6,306.14 is: 8,701.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,342.73 : 15,651.77 = 6,306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,342.73/15,651.77 = 6,306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,342.73x = 15,651.77 × 6,306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,342.73x = 98,702,143.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,702,143.08/11,342.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,701.80

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