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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,618.76, 16,033.98 and 6,313.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,618.76, 16,033.98 and 6,313.62 is: 8,712.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,618.76 : 16,033.98 = 6,313.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,618.76/16,033.98 = 6,313.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,618.76x = 16,033.98 × 6,313.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,618.76x = 101,232,456.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,232,456.81/11,618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,712.85

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