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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,344.83, 15,655.68 and 6,308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,344.83, 15,655.68 and 6,308.43 is: 8,705.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,344.83 : 15,655.68 = 6,308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,344.83/15,655.68 = 6,308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,344.83x = 15,655.68 × 6,308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,344.83x = 98,762,761.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,762,761.38/11,344.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,705.53

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