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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,347.66, 15,658.24 and 6,311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,347.66, 15,658.24 and 6,311.24 is: 8,708.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,347.66 : 15,658.24 = 6,311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,347.66/15,658.24 = 6,311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,347.66x = 15,658.24 × 6,311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,347.66x = 98,822,898.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,822,898.93/11,347.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,708.66

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