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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,611.46, 16,023.56 and 6,306.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,611.46, 16,023.56 and 6,306.17 is: 8,702.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,611.46 : 16,023.56 = 6,306.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,611.46/16,023.56 = 6,306.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,611.46x = 16,023.56 × 6,306.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,611.46x = 101,047,181.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,047,181.72/11,611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,702.36

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