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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,343.66, 15,652.89 and 6,306.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,343.66, 15,652.89 and 6,306.62 is: 8,702.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,343.66 : 15,652.89 = 6,306.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,343.66/15,652.89 = 6,306.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,343.66x = 15,652.89 × 6,306.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,343.66x = 98,716,750.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,716,750.87/11,343.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,702.37

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