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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,346.80, 15,658.44 and 6,311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,346.80, 15,658.44 and 6,311 is: 8,709.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,346.80 : 15,658.44 = 6,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,346.80/15,658.44 = 6,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,346.80x = 15,658.44 × 6,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,346.80x = 98,820,414.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,820,414.84/11,346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,709.10

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