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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,344.83, 15,654.67 and 6,308.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,344.83, 15,654.67 and 6,308.24 is: 8,704.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,344.83 : 15,654.67 = 6,308.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,344.83/15,654.67 = 6,308.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,344.83x = 15,654.67 × 6,308.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,344.83x = 98,753,305.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,753,305.67/11,344.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,704.70

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