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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,350.28, 15,662.95 and 6,314.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,350.28, 15,662.95 and 6,314.33 is: 8,713.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,350.28 : 15,662.95 = 6,314.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,350.28/15,662.95 = 6,314.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,350.28x = 15,662.95 × 6,314.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,350.28x = 98,901,058.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,901,058.45/11,350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,713.53

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