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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,611.98, 16,024.27 and 6,306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,611.98, 16,024.27 and 6,306.68 is: 8,703.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,611.98 : 16,024.27 = 6,306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,611.98/16,024.27 = 6,306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,611.98x = 16,024.27 × 6,306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,611.98x = 101,059,967.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,059,967.42/11,611.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,703.08

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