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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,344.58, 15,655.22 and 6,308.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,344.58, 15,655.22 and 6,308.54 is: 8,705.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,344.58 : 15,655.22 = 6,308.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,344.58/15,655.22 = 6,308.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,344.58x = 15,655.22 × 6,308.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,344.58x = 98,761,581.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,761,581.58/11,344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,705.62

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