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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,611.59, 16,023.57 and 6,306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,611.59, 16,023.57 and 6,306.30 is: 8,702.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,611.59 : 16,023.57 = 6,306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,611.59/16,023.57 = 6,306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,611.59x = 16,023.57 × 6,306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,611.59x = 101,049,439.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,049,439.49/11,611.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,702.46

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