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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,344.59, 15,655.69 and 6,309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,344.59, 15,655.69 and 6,309.26 is: 8,706.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,344.59 : 15,655.69 = 6,309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,344.59/15,655.69 = 6,309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,344.59x = 15,655.69 × 6,309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,344.59x = 98,775,807.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,775,807.01/11,344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,706.86

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