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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,614.59, 16,027.88 and 6,309.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,614.59, 16,027.88 and 6,309.29 is: 8,706.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,614.59 : 16,027.88 = 6,309.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,614.59/16,027.88 = 6,309.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,614.59x = 16,027.88 × 6,309.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,614.59x = 101,124,551.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,124,551.53/11,614.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,706.68

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