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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,348.52, 15,661.26 and 6,313.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,348.52, 15,661.26 and 6,313.25 is: 8,712.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,348.52 : 15,661.26 = 6,313.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,348.52/15,661.26 = 6,313.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,348.52x = 15,661.26 × 6,313.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,348.52x = 98,873,371.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,873,371.39/11,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,712.45

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