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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,611.45, 16,023.83 and 6,306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,611.45, 16,023.83 and 6,306.26 is: 8,702.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,611.45 : 16,023.83 = 6,306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,611.45/16,023.83 = 6,306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,611.45x = 16,023.83 × 6,306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,611.45x = 101,050,326.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,050,326.53/11,611.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,702.64

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