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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,618.79, 16,033.89 and 6,313.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,618.79, 16,033.89 and 6,313.63 is: 8,712.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,618.79 : 16,033.89 = 6,313.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,618.79/16,033.89 = 6,313.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,618.79x = 16,033.89 × 6,313.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,618.79x = 101,232,048.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,232,048.92/11,618.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,712.79

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