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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,347.99, 15,661.17 and 6,313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,347.99, 15,661.17 and 6,313.16 is: 8,712.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,347.99 : 15,661.17 = 6,313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,347.99/15,661.17 = 6,313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,347.99x = 15,661.17 × 6,313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,347.99x = 98,871,495.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,871,495.67/11,347.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,712.69

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