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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,348.57, 15,661.89 and 6,313.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,348.57, 15,661.89 and 6,313.21 is: 8,712.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,348.57 : 15,661.89 = 6,313.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,348.57/15,661.89 = 6,313.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,348.57x = 15,661.89 × 6,313.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,348.57x = 98,876,761.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,876,761.41/11,348.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,712.70

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