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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,618.37, 16,033.28 and 6,313.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,618.37, 16,033.28 and 6,313.14 is: 8,712.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,618.37 : 16,033.28 = 6,313.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,618.37/16,033.28 = 6,313.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,618.37x = 16,033.28 × 6,313.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,618.37x = 101,220,309.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,220,309.73/11,618.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,712.09

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